Masoud
Meaning of Masoud
Masoud is a male name of Persian origin. It is pronounced as mah-SOOD (/mɑˈsuːd/). Masoud has variations such as Masood. In the United States, Masoud has been given to newborn boys since at least 1982, with a peak occurrence in 2014. While it may not be one of the most popular names, Masoud carries a unique charm and cultural significance. The name Masoud is associated with qualities like strength, happiness, and good fortune. Its rich history and distinctive sound make it an attractive choice for parents looking for a name that stands out while still maintaining its traditional roots.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as mah-SOOD (/mɑˈsuːd/)
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Notable People Named Masoud
| Masoud Jafari Jozani is an award-winning Iranian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his notable work "In the Wind's Eye," the first Iranian film shot in the United States since the Iranian Revolution. |
| Masoud Soleimani Shojaei is an Iranian former professional footballer known for his versatility as an attacking midfielder, winger, or forward. |
| Masoud Barzani is a prominent Kurdish politician and long-time leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), who served as President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq from 2005 to 2017. |
| Masoud is an Iranian record producer, artist, and DJ known for leading the electronic dance music artist community in Iran. |
| Masoud Soleimani is an Iranian medical professor who was imprisoned in the United States without charge and later released in a prisoner swap. |
| Masoud Kimiai is a renowned Iranian director, screenwriter, and producer. |
| Amir Masoud Boroumand was a prominent Iranian footballer and captain of the Iran national team in the 1950s. |
| Masoud Shafiee is an Iranian lawyer known for representing the American hikers detained in Iran and specializing in legal cases involving American connections. |
| Masoud Pezeshkian is an Iranian reformist politician who has served as the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Iran and as Minister of Health in the cabinet of President Mohammad Khatami. |
| Masoud Azizi is an Afghan athlete known for his 100m sprint, with a personal best time of 11.11 seconds, but was suspended for two years after failing a doping test at the 2013 World Championships. |
| Masoud Ebrahimzadeh is an Iranian professional football player known for his role as a left back for Zob Ahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League. |
| Masoud Soltanifar is an Iranian politician, historian, and former Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, with a background in various government roles including Vice President and Governor of Gilan Province. |
| Masoud Karbasian is a prominent Iranian economist and former CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company, who also served as the minister of finance and ex-officio vice minister of finance in Iran. |
| Judge Masoud Ahmadi Moghaddasi was an Iranian judge who was assassinated due to his involvement in crimes against humanity. |
| Masoud Poormohamad Jafar is a Persian goalkeeper born on March 12, 1989, in Astaneh, known for playing for Rahian Kermanshah. |
