Masud

The male first name Masud (مسعود, Mas'ud) carries the meaning 'the Happy' or 'the Blissful'. This designation is derived from the Arabic word masʿūd (مَسْعُود‎), which stands for 'happy, blissful'. The name is particularly common in the Persian region and South Asia.

What does the name Masud mean?

Masud (مسعود, Mas'ud) is a male first name that means 'the Happy' or 'the Blissful'. It originates from the Arabic word masʿūd (مَسْعُود‎), which means 'happy, blissful'. This name is particularly common in the Persian region and South Asia. Variants of Masud include Masood, Masoode, Masoud, Masoude, Massod, Massoud, Massud, Masude, Mehsud, Mesud, and Mesut.

Where does the name Masud come from?

Masud is a male first name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the Happy' or 'the Blissful'. The Arabic term masʿūd (مَسْعُود‎) is derived from the word for 'happy, blissful'. This name form is prevalent in Arabic, Bengali, Iranian, Muslim, and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Masud?

The name Masud has a two-syllable sound with a fluid movement of sounds. It is pronounced as 'Ma-sud' [maˈsuːd], with an open A sound initiating the name. The long U in the second syllable adds depth to the name, while the voiced D provides a clear conclusion. Masud conveys a calm and dignified aura - powerful, harmonious, and strong in character.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Masud is quite popular. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020 when it reached 1,411th place. Over the past ten years, Masud has been chosen as a first name around 90 times, placing it 2,500th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,789th.

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Famous people

• Masud Ahmad (physicist from Pakistan)
• Masud Ahmed (cricketer from Bangladesh)
• Masud Hassan Rizvi (writer from India)
• Masud Sad Salman (Iranian writer)