Boy name
Mahmut name meaning
“praised; spoken of with praise”
Mahmut means praised or spoken of with praise. It comes from Arabic maḥmūd, the passive form associated with the verb meaning to praise, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The historical scholar Mahmud al-Kashgari connects the name with the study of Turkic languages.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mahmut mean?
Praised; spoken of with praise
In Turkish: övülen, övgüyle anılan
Mahmut shares its root of praise with Ahmet, Muhammed, and Hamit. The Quran uses maḥmūd in an expression describing a praised station. Ottoman sultans Mahmud I and Mahmud II provide historical examples; Mahmud and Mahmut represent the same Arabic source name.
How popular is Mahmut?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 20provinces
- Boys named Mahmut in Türkiye (2025)
- 183,991
Where is Mahmut in the top 30?
20 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Mahmut
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Mahmut popular?
Mahmut combines the positive meaning “praised” with historical associations with Ottoman sultans. This gives it a classic character, although it remained outside the newborn top thirty in the supplied years.
Origin of the name Mahmut
Mahmut derives from Arabic maḥmūd, the passive participle of ḥamida, to praise. It denotes someone or something praised.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers, Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Mahmut in the Quran? | As a word · محمودا · 17:79Maḥmūd occurs in the Quran in the inflected form maḥmūdan, meaning praised, as an adjective rather than a personal name. |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Mahmut
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mahmut Salman
Meaning of each name
- Mahmut: praised; spoken of with praise
- Salman: safe and sound; unharmed
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Fethullah Mahmut
Meaning of each name
- Fethullah: God's opening; victory granted by God
- Mahmut: praised; spoken of with praise
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Mahmut Yousef
Meaning of each name
- Mahmut: praised; spoken of with praise
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
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Neşet Mahmut
Meaning of each name
- Neşet: arising, coming into being and growing up
- Mahmut: praised; spoken of with praise
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Mahmut Resul
Meaning of each name
- Mahmut: praised; spoken of with praise
- Resul: messenger; bearer of a divine message
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Abdülhalim Mahmut
Meaning of each name
- Abdülhalim: servant of God, the Forbearing
- Mahmut: praised; spoken of with praise
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Mahmut Efe, Mahmut Emin, Mahmut Alparslan, Mahmut Aras.
How to pronounce Mahmut
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahmut/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محمود |
Is Mahmut a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmut is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mahmut appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Mahmut
- Mahsut♂Harvested or reaped crop
- Mehmet♂Much praised
- Mahsun♂Protected
- Maksut♂Desired, intended
- Mahmure♂Drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
- Mahfuz♂Protected
- Mahsum♂İnnocent, blameless, free from sin
- Mahbub♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Mahbup♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Mahmoud♂Praised
- Mahzun♂Sorrowful, heavyhearted
- Mamur♂Flourishing
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mahmut
- Mahmut Tekdemir · b. 1988
- Mahmut Atalay · b. 1934
- Mahmut Demir · b. 1970
- Mahmut Ustaosmanoğlu · b. 1929
- Mahmut Orhan · b. 1993
- Mahmut Esat Bozkurt · b. 1892
- Mahmut Makal · b. 1930
- Mahmut Özen · b. 1988
- Mahmut Özer · b. 1970
- Mahmut Alınak · b. 1952
- Mahmut Arıkan · b. 1977
- Mahmut Hanefi Erdoğdu · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Mahmut
What is the meaning of Mahmut?
Mahmut means “praised; spoken of with praise”. Mahmut derives from Arabic maḥmūd, the passive participle of ḥamida, to praise. It denotes someone or something praised.
Is Mahmut a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmut is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mahmut in the Quran?
As a word. Maḥmūd occurs in the Quran in the inflected form maḥmūdan, meaning praised, as an adjective rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 17:79)
What is the origin of the name Mahmut?
Mahmut is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahmut have?
Mahmut has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahmut?
Mahmut appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Mahmut?
Other spellings: Mahmud.
What names go well with Mahmut?
Some ideas: Mahmut Salman; Fethullah Mahmut; Mahmut Yousef.
Famous people named Mahmut?
Notable people named Mahmut include Mahmut Tekdemir, Mahmut Atalay, Mahmut Demir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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