Moshood Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MOH-shood //ˈmɒʃʊd//
Origin: Arabic; Yoruba
Meaning: Arabic: 'one who is saved'; Yoruba: 'the one who is rescued'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Moshood is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'sh-h-d', which means 'to witness' or 'to testify'. This name is often associated with the Arabic name 'Mashhud', which carries similar meanings.
The name entered into the Yoruba language, a prominent ethnic group in Nigeria, where it is commonly used. The transition from Arabic to Yoruba reflects the historical interactions between the Arab world and West Africa, particularly through trade and the spread of Islam from the 8th century onwards.
Historically, the name Moshood gained significance in the 20th century, particularly with the rise of notable figures in Nigeria. One prominent individual was Moshood Abiola, a businessman and politician who played a crucial role in Nigeria's political landscape during the late 20th century.
His candidacy in the 1993 presidential elections and subsequent events surrounding his imprisonment and death in 1998 brought international attention to the name and its cultural implications within Nigeria. Culturally, Moshood is often associated with qualities of leadership and integrity, reflecting the meanings of its Arabic roots.
In Yoruba culture, names are deeply significant and often reflect the circumstances of a child's birth or aspirations for the child’s future. The name Moshood, therefore, carries a weight of expectation and respect within the community.
The use of diminutives or variations, such as 'Mosh', may also be observed, though the name itself remains a strong representation of cultural identity and heritage.
Famous people named Moshood
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Moshood Abiola is a businessman and politician best known for his role in the Nigerian pro-democracy movement and the 1993 presidential election.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Moshood was first seen in the United States in 1991.
Moshood has ranked as high as #17917 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Moshood has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Moshood is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Moshood was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Moshood.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Moshood
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