Historical Given Name
Masud
/masʕuːd/ (mas-‘ood)
Pronunciation: /masʕuːd/ (mas-‘ood)
مَسْعُود — محظوظ؛ مبارك؛ سعيد
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Origin
Arabic (widely used in Bosnian and Somali Muslim communities)
Meaning
Fortunate; blessed; happy (from Arabic root s-ʿ-d expressing felicity and good fortune).
Thematic Cluster
Names Meaning Fortunate
Islamic Status
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Verification
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Quality Score
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Letters
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Meaning Urdu
خوشبخت؛ مبارک؛ خوش قسمت (عربی جڑ س‑ع‑د سے)
Meaning Arabic
مَسْعُود — محظوظ؛ مبارك؛ سعيد
Masud (Arabic: مَسْعُود, often written Masood/Mas'ud) is a verified historical Muslim male name meaning 'fortunate' or 'blessed', from the triliteral root s‑ʿ‑d (س‑ع‑د) denoting happiness. The name appears in medieval biographical dictionaries and among Ottoman-era and South Asian registers, and it has usage among Bosnian and Somali Muslim families as Masud/Masood. Though not a proper name in the Quran, it is culturally Islamic and has been borne by scholars and officials in classical sources. Related names to consider include [[Sa'id]] and [[Mahmud]] which share the felicity theme. Pronunciation: /masʕuːd/ (mas-‘ood). Quraanic reference: (none).
FAQs
Is Masud an authentic Islamic name?
Yes. Masud is an Arabic name with a classical root (s‑ʿ‑d) meaning 'fortunate' and is historically attested in Islamic sources and use.
Does Masud appear in the Quran?
No. Masud as a proper personal name does not occur in the Quran; it is however a legitimate Arabic Muslim name used historically.
Is Masud used in Bosnian or Somali contexts?
Yes. Variants like Masud/Masood have historical and contemporary use among Bosnian and Somali Muslim communities.
What is the correct pronunciation?
Pronounced /masʕuːd/ (mas-‘ood), with the emphatic voiced pharyngeal consonant rendered by the ʿayn in transliteration.
Are there feminine forms or equivalents?
There is no direct feminine form; related feminine names conveying felicity include Saida (سَعِيدة) but Masud is masculine.
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Mubarak
Blessed