مقبول

Maqbool

boyArabic, Urdu usage

Maqbool is a Muslim boy name meaning “Accepted, well-liked”.

MeaningAccepted, well-liked
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Urdu usage
Arabic spellingمقبول
Pronunciationmaq-BOOL
Arabic rootق ب ل (q-b-l) — to accept, to receive
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Maqbool

Maqbool (Maqbūl) means 'accepted', in the sense of being accepted by God and well liked by people. It is used in phrases such as ḥajj mabrūr wa saʿy maqbūl. The Indian painter M. F. Husain's full name was Maqbool Fida Husain, and the name remains common in South Asia.

Is Maqbool a Muslim name?

Yes. Maqbool is an Arabic Muslim name meaning accepted, popular in Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Maqbool used?

Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Maqbool

MaqbulMakbul

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maqbool mean?

Maqbool means 'Accepted, well-liked'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu usage.

Is Maqbool a Muslim name?

Yes. Maqbool is an Arabic Muslim name meaning accepted, popular in Pakistan and India.

How do you write Maqbool in Arabic?

Maqbool is written مقبول in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Maqbool?

Maqbool is pronounced maq-BOOL.

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