The nameMouloud
Mouloud is a North African boy's name, given in France mostly in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic mawlud, "newborn". Mouloud is also the feast of the Prophet's birth.
Origin
Arabic, common in Algeria, especially Kabylia.
History
Found in France since 1945, Mouloud peaked in the early 1960s. It is rare today.
Famous people named Mouloud
- Mouloud Feraoun, Algerian writer
- Mouloud Mammeri, Algerian writer and anthropologist
Popularity of the name Mouloud
Mouloud in France
Mouloud was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 425 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Mouloud. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1966. Half of all babies named Mouloud in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mouloud mean?
It comes from the Arabic mawlud, "newborn". Mouloud is also the feast of the Prophet's birth.
What is the origin of the name Mouloud?
Arabic, common in Algeria, especially Kabylia.
Is Mouloud a girl's or a boy's name?
Mouloud is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Mouloud?
Mouloud Feraoun, Algerian writer; Mouloud Mammeri, Algerian writer and anthropologist.