محبوبة

Mahbooba

girlArabic

Mahbooba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beloved”.

MeaningBeloved
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمحبوبة
Pronunciationmah-BOO-bah
Arabic rootح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mahbooba

Mahbooba is the feminine of the Arabic maḥbūb, meaning beloved or dearly loved. In Afghanistan it is a familiar name; Mahbooba Seraj, the women's rights campaigner, is a well-known bearer. In India and Pakistan it is often spelled Mehbooba, as with the politician Mehbooba Mufti.

Is Mahbooba a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahbooba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beloved.

Where is the name Mahbooba used?

Used in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan; Mahboubeh in Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Mahbooba

MehboobaMahbubaMahboubeh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahbooba mean?

Mahbooba means 'Beloved'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mahbooba a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahbooba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beloved.

How do you write Mahbooba in Arabic?

Mahbooba is written محبوبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahbooba?

Mahbooba is pronounced mah-BOO-bah.

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