Masood
Meaning of Masood
Masood is a male name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is pronounced as mah-SOOD (/mɑˈsuːd/). The name Masood has various variations, with Masud being one of them. In the United States, Masood has been used as a given name for baby boys since at least 1988, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been consistently given to a small number of newborns, ranking around 10,000th in terms of popularity. Masood carries a rich cultural heritage and is associated with virtues such as bravery and strength.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Persian
- Pronunced as mah-SOOD (/mɑˈsuːd/)
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Notable People Named Masood
| Mohammad Masood Azhar Alvi is a radical Islamist and terrorist, known for founding and leading the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed, and was listed as an international terrorist by the United Nations Security Council in 2019. |
| Masood Sharif Khan Khattak was a prominent Pakistani civilian intelligence officer and the first Director General of the Intelligence Bureau (I.B), known for leading the famous Midnight Jackals operation and serving as Vice-President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). |
| Sir Masood Ahmed is a Pakistan-born British economist and the president of the Center for Global Development, with a background in international economic policy and contributions to economics and Middle Eastern topics. |
| Masood Kausar is a prominent Pakistani politician who served as the 28th Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and held various senior government positions. |
| Masood Akhtar was a versatile Pakistani actor known for his contributions to the industry. |
