ماه‌بانو

Mahbanu

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Mahbanu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Lady of the moon, moon-like lady”.

MeaningLady of the moon, moon-like lady
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingماه‌بانو
Pronunciationmah-BAH-noo
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mahbanu

Mahbanu combines Persian māh, 'moon', and bānu, 'lady' or 'noble woman', so it means a lady as lovely as the moon. Bānu is an old Persian title of respect for women and appears in many compound names such as Shahrbanu and Golbanu. Mahbanu is a classical name in Iran and Afghanistan, now somewhat old-fashioned.

Is Mahbanu a Muslim name?

Yes, Mahbanu is used by Muslim families, mostly in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, with a simple, positive meaning.

Where is the name Mahbanu used?

A traditional Persian name found in Iran and Afghanistan, more often among older generations.

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Spellings and variants of Mahbanu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahbanu mean?

Mahbanu means 'Lady of the moon, moon-like lady'. It comes from Persian.

Is Mahbanu a Muslim name?

Yes, Mahbanu is used by Muslim families, mostly in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, with a simple, positive meaning.

How do you write Mahbanu in Arabic?

Mahbanu is written ماه‌بانو in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahbanu?

Mahbanu is pronounced mah-BAH-noo.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.