Maftuna
Maftuna is a Muslim girl name of Uzbek / Persian, from Arabic origin, meaning “Enchanted, captivated, charming”.
| Meaning | Enchanted, captivated, charming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Uzbek / Persian, from Arabic |
| Written as | مفتونه |
| Pronunciation | maf-TOO-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Uzbekistan, Tajikistan |
Meaning and origin of Maftuna
Maftuna comes from the Arabic maftun, meaning captivated or enchanted, a word Persian and Turkic love poets used again and again. In Uzbek and Tajik the feminine Maftuna is a popular girls' name, suggesting someone charming or devoted. It shares its root with fitna, but in poetry the word refers to being swept away by beauty, which is the sense parents have in mind.
Is Maftuna a Muslim name?
Maftuna is a poetic rather than a religious name, but Muslim families in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan use it widely.
How popular is Maftuna?
It is very popular in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and with Central Asian families abroad.
Gifts with the name Maftuna
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Maftuna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maftuna mean?
Maftuna means 'Enchanted, captivated, charming'. It is of Uzbek / Persian, from Arabic origin.
Is Maftuna a Muslim name?
Maftuna is a poetic rather than a religious name, but Muslim families in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan use it widely.
How do you pronounce Maftuna?
Maftuna is pronounced maf-TOO-nah.
Is Maftuna a boy or girl name?
Maftuna is usually a girl name.