محبوبة

Mahbubah

girlArabic

Mahbubah 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 Mahbubah

Mahbubah is a transliteration of the Arabic Maḥbūba, the feminine of maḥbūb, beloved. The single u spelling is typical of Bangladeshi, Malay and academic writing. It comes from ḥubb, love, and describes someone dearly loved. In Uzbek the name is Mahbuba, which is a common girls' name.

Is Mahbubah a Muslim name?

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

Where is the name Mahbubah used?

Used in Bangladesh, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Mahbubah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahbubah mean?

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

Is Mahbubah a Muslim name?

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

How do you write Mahbubah in Arabic?

Mahbubah is written محبوبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahbubah?

Mahbubah is pronounced mah-BOO-bah.

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