مہوش

Mahvish

girlPersian / Urdu

Mahvish is a Muslim girl name meaning “Moon-like, beautiful as the moon”.

MeaningMoon-like, beautiful as the moon
GenderGirl
OriginPersian / Urdu
Arabic spellingمہوش
Pronunciationmah-VISH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mahvish

Mahvish is an Urdu pronunciation of the Persian Mahvash, built from māh, moon, and -vash, 'like'. It means moon-like and is used as a compliment to beauty. In Pakistan it is also written Mahwish or Mehwish, the actress Mehwish Hayat being one well-known bearer.

Is Mahvish a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahvish is used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India. It is a Persian-Urdu name meaning moon-like.

Where is the name Mahvish used?

Used in Pakistan and India.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahvish mean?

Mahvish means 'Moon-like, beautiful as the moon'. It comes from Persian / Urdu.

Is Mahvish a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahvish is used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India. It is a Persian-Urdu name meaning moon-like.

How do you write Mahvish in Arabic?

Mahvish is written مہوش in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahvish?

Mahvish is pronounced mah-VISH.

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