Mamoun

Mamoun is a male first name that represents a variation of the Arabic name Mamun (also Ma'mun). It is derived from the Arabic term maʿmun (مَأْمُون‎), which means 'safe, secured.' Freely translated, it refers to 'the trustworthy' or 'the reliable.'

What does the name Mamoun mean?

Mamoun is a variant of the Arabic name Mamun (also Ma'mun) and is derived from the Arabic word maʿmun (مَأْمُون‎), which means 'safe, secured.' The name translates to 'the trustworthy' or 'the reliable.' Mamoun is a first name that is prevalent in a Muslim context. In the Middle Ages, several Islamic rulers held the title al-Ma'mun. A variant in Dhivehi, the Maldivian language, is Maumoon.

Where does the name Mamoun come from?

Mamoun is an Arabic male first name that means 'the trustworthy' or 'the reliable.' It is composed of the Arabic word maʿmun (مَأْمُون‎), which means 'safe, secured.' The name can be found in both Arabic and Muslim and Syrian linguistic contexts.

How do you pronounce Mamoun?

The pronunciation of Mamoun is rhythmically two syllables and is pronounced as 'Ma-moun' [maˈmuːn]. The open 'Ma' conveys a sense of expansiveness, while 'moun' gently rounds off the name. This combination feels friendly and warm, yet also has an exotic sound – harmonious, soft, and pleasant.

Popularity

In Germany, Mamoun is among the common first names. It currently ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2023 at 2,529th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times as a first name, placing it at 3,276th in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,978th.

Famous people

• Mamoun Elyounoussi (Dutch actor)
• Mamoun Fandy (American scholar)
• Mamoun Fansa (* 1946, Syrian prehistorian living and working in Germany)
• Mamoun Hassan (film director from the United Kingdom)