Misbah
Misbah is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Lamp, lantern”.
| Meaning | Lamp, lantern |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مصباح |
| Pronunciation | mis-BAAH |
| Arabic root | ص ب ح (ṣ-b-ḥ) — morning, to shine |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Misbah
Misbah (Miṣbāḥ) means a lamp. The word is best known from the Verse of Light, where God's light is compared to a lamp in a niche. In Pakistan it is used for girls and for boys, as in Misbah-ul-Haq, the cricketer, whose name means 'lamp of truth'.
Is Misbah a Muslim name?
Yes. Misbah is a Quranic Arabic word meaning lamp and is used as a Muslim name for both girls and boys.
Is Misbah in the Quran?
It appears in the Verse of Light: 'The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp' (Quran 24:35).
Where is the name Misbah used?
Common in Pakistan and India; Mesbah is the Iranian form.
Gifts with the name Misbah
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Spellings and variants of Misbah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Misbah mean?
Misbah means 'Lamp, lantern'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Misbah a Muslim name?
Yes. Misbah is a Quranic Arabic word meaning lamp and is used as a Muslim name for both girls and boys.
How do you write Misbah in Arabic?
Misbah is written مصباح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Misbah?
Misbah is pronounced mis-BAAH.
Is Misbah mentioned in the Quran?
It appears in the Verse of Light: 'The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp' (Quran 24:35).