مهتاب

Mahtaab

girlPersian

Mahtaab is a Muslim girl name meaning “Moonlight”.

MeaningMoonlight
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingمهتاب
Pronunciationmah-TAAB
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mahtaab

Mahtaab is a spelling of the Persian mahtāb, moonlight, from māh, moon, and tāb, light. The doubled aa marks the long vowel. It is used for girls in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Is Mahtaab a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahtaab is a Persian name meaning moonlight that is widely used by Muslim families.

Where is the name Mahtaab used?

Used in Iran and South Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahtaab mean?

Mahtaab means 'Moonlight'. It comes from Persian.

Is Mahtaab a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahtaab is a Persian name meaning moonlight that is widely used by Muslim families.

How do you write Mahtaab in Arabic?

Mahtaab is written مهتاب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahtaab?

Mahtaab is pronounced mah-TAAB.

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