Mahjabeen
Mahjabeen is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “Brow shining like the moon”.
| Meaning | Brow shining like the moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | ماہ جبین |
| Pronunciation | maah-ja-BEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Mahjabeen
Mahjabeen joins the Persian mah, moon, with jabin, forehead, a word that comes from Arabic. Together they describe a woman whose brow glows as brightly as the moon, an image Urdu and Persian poets have loved for centuries. Meena Kumari, the Indian film star, was given Mahjabeen Bano as her birth name. The name is still well loved in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, and it belongs to a wider family of moon names such as Mahpara.
Is Mahjabeen a Muslim name?
Mahjabeen comes from Persian-Urdu poetry rather than Arabic, and Muslim families in Afghanistan and South Asia use it widely.
How popular is Mahjabeen?
It is popular in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahjabeen mean?
Mahjabeen means 'Brow shining like the moon'. It is of Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Mahjabeen a Muslim name?
Mahjabeen comes from Persian-Urdu poetry rather than Arabic, and Muslim families in Afghanistan and South Asia use it widely.
How do you pronounce Mahjabeen?
Mahjabeen is pronounced maah-ja-BEEN.
Is Mahjabeen a boy or girl name?
Mahjabeen is usually a girl name.