MAHAMOUD
Mahamoud
Mahamoud is a relatively rare British surname with its roots in East Africa. The name is of Somali and Swahili origin, derived from the Arabic word 'Muhammad' meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy", which is a common name among Muslims.
The Mahamoud surname is predominantly found within the Somali community in the UK and is often a patronymic name, passed down from one generation to another. Much like other clan or tribal names, surnames like Mahamoud can offer insight into a person's family history and heritage.
Individuals bearing the Mahamoud surname have contributed to various fields in the UK, including academia, politics, sports, and the arts. Despite its relatively small numbers, the Mahamoud name holds significance within the Somali diaspora and continues to be cherished as a cultural and familial identifier.
There are approximately 103 people named Mahamoud in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mahamoud.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdi
- Abdullahi
- Ahmed
- Ali
- Hassan
- Liban
- Mahamed
- Mohamed
- Mustafe
- Sadiq
Female
- Amal
- Amina
- Fadumo
- Fathiya
- Hodan
- Leila
- Maryam
- Mumina
- Muna
- Sahra