Mahbuba
Mahbuba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beloved, dearly loved”.
| Meaning | Beloved, dearly loved |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | محبوبة |
| Pronunciation | mah-BOO-bah |
| Arabic root | ح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — to love |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mahbuba
Mahbuba is the feminine form of the Arabic word maḥbūb, meaning 'loved' or 'beloved'. It comes from the root ḥ-b-b, the same root as ḥubb (love) and ḥabīb (dear one). The name travelled with Persian and Urdu into South and Central Asia, and today it is especially familiar in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, often written Mahbooba or Mahbubah.
Is Mahbuba a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahbuba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'beloved'. It has long been used by Muslim families in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Is Mahbuba in the Quran?
The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root appears often, as in 'Say: if you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you' (Quran 3:31).
Where is the name Mahbuba used?
Common among Muslims in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and found in Pakistan as Mehbooba.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahbuba mean?
Mahbuba means 'Beloved, dearly loved'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mahbuba a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahbuba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'beloved'. It has long been used by Muslim families in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
How do you write Mahbuba in Arabic?
Mahbuba is written محبوبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahbuba?
Mahbuba is pronounced mah-BOO-bah.
Is Mahbuba mentioned in the Quran?
The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root appears often, as in 'Say: if you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you' (Quran 3:31).