Muhabbat
Muhabbat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Love, affection”.
| Meaning | Love, affection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu / Uzbek, from Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | محبت |
| Pronunciation | moo-hab-BAT |
| Arabic root | ح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — love |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Muhabbat
Muhabbat comes from the Arabic maḥabba, love or affection, from the root ḥ-b-b that also produces ḥubb, love, ḥabīb, beloved, and maḥbūb, one who is loved. When the word passed into Persian it was pronounced with a rounded first vowel and kept the final t that represents the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa, giving mohabbat or muhabbat. In Persian, Urdu, Uzbek and Tajik it is the everyday word for love, used for love between family members, friends and spouses, and in poetry for the love of God.
As a personal name Muhabbat is most at home in Central Asia, where Uzbek and Tajik families give it to girls, and it is also known in Azerbaijan. In Pakistan and India, by contrast, mohabbat is so common as an ordinary word, especially in songs and films, that it is rarely used as a name. Latin spellings include Muhabbat, Mohabbat and Mahabbat, while the original Arabic maḥabba, also written Mahabba, is occasionally chosen by Arab families. The stress normally falls on the last syllable, moo-hab-BAT.
Is Muhabbat a Muslim name?
Yes. Muhabbat comes from the Arabic word for love and is used as a name by Muslim families in Central Asia.
Where is the name Muhabbat used?
Used for girls in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan.
Gifts with the name Muhabbat
- Muhabbat name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Muhabbat baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Muhabbat
Read more
More girl names like Muhabbat
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muhabbat mean?
Muhabbat means 'Love, affection'. It comes from Persian / Urdu / Uzbek, from Arabic.
Is Muhabbat a Muslim name?
Yes. Muhabbat comes from the Arabic word for love and is used as a name by Muslim families in Central Asia.
How do you write Muhabbat in Arabic?
Muhabbat is written محبت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Muhabbat?
Muhabbat is pronounced moo-hab-BAT.
How do you write Muhabbat in Arabic script?
In Persian and Urdu it is written محبت; the original Arabic word is محبة (maḥabba).
Is Muhabbat in the Quran?
The word maḥabba appears in the Quran, where God tells Musa, 'I cast upon you love from Me' (Quran 20:39).