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Globally, Maḥmūd (محمود , מחמוד , Maḥmūd) is a prevalent male first name. The first name Maḥmūd is characteristic of Egypt, where it is a prevalent masculine name, Syria, where it is a widespread male name, and Libya (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Egypt, Syria, and Iraq. Very seldom, Maḥmūd is the last name as well as the forename.