محبوبة

Mahboobah

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Mahboobah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Beloved, darling”.

MeaningBeloved, darling
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Written asمحبوبة
Pronunciationmah-BOO-bah
TraditionMuslim
Used inAfghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh

Meaning and origin of Mahboobah

Mahboobah is the feminine of Mahboob, from the Arabic mahbuba, beloved. The -a ending makes it feminine, and the closing h follows a common way of writing the name in English. It is especially loved in Iran and Afghanistan, where it is often written Mahbooba or Mahbubeh, and it is also found among Muslim families in Pakistan and Bangladesh, and it pairs naturally with the masculine Mahboob.

Is Mahboobah a Muslim name?

Mahboobah is a Muslim girls' name from Arabic, meaning beloved.

How popular is Mahboobah?

It is common in Afghanistan and Iran, and is used in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Mahboobah

MahboobaMahbubaMahbubahMahbubeh

Names similar to Mahboobah

MahbubaHabibaWadoodaMahmooda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahboobah mean?

Mahboobah means 'Beloved, darling'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Mahboobah a Muslim name?

Mahboobah is a Muslim girls' name from Arabic, meaning beloved.

How do you pronounce Mahboobah?

Mahboobah is pronounced mah-BOO-bah.

Is Mahboobah a boy or girl name?

Mahboobah is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.