Mahvash
Mahvash is a Muslim girl name meaning “Moon-like, beautiful as the moon”.
| Meaning | Moon-like, beautiful as the moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | مهوش |
| Pronunciation | mah-VASH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Mahvash
Mahvash is Persian, joining māh, moon, with -vash, 'like', so it describes someone as lovely as the moon. It was a fashionable name in Iran in the twentieth century. The same name is pronounced Mahwish or Mehwish in Urdu, and it is popular in Pakistan in those forms.
Is Mahvash a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahvash is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran and South Asia, meaning moon-like.
Where is the name Mahvash used?
Used in Iran and Afghanistan; in Pakistan the forms Mahwish and Mehwish are more common.
Gifts with the name Mahvash
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahvash mean?
Mahvash means 'Moon-like, beautiful as the moon'. It comes from Persian.
Is Mahvash a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahvash is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran and South Asia, meaning moon-like.
How do you write Mahvash in Arabic?
Mahvash is written مهوش in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahvash?
Mahvash is pronounced mah-VASH.