محبوبة

Mahboobah

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Mahboobah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beloved, darling”.

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

Meaning and origin of Mahboobah

Mahboobah is the feminine form of Mahboob, from the Arabic maḥbūba, beloved. The ending -a marks the feminine and the final h follows a common English transliteration. The name is particularly popular in Afghanistan and Iran, where it is often spelled Mahbooba or Mahbubeh, and is also found in Pakistan.

Is Mahboobah a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahboobah is an Arabic Muslim girls' name meaning beloved.

Where is the name Mahboobah used?

Common in Afghanistan and Iran, and used in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Mahboobah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahboobah mean?

Mahboobah means 'Beloved, darling'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mahboobah a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahboobah is an Arabic Muslim girls' name meaning beloved.

How do you write Mahboobah in Arabic?

Mahboobah is written محبوبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahboobah?

Mahboobah is pronounced mah-BOO-bah.

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