Mahtab
Mahtab is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Moonlight, the moon's glow”.
| Meaning | Moonlight, the moon's glow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | مهتاب |
| Pronunciation | mah-TAAB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Mahtab
Mahtab is the Persian word for moonlight, made from mah, moon, and tab, shine or radiance. Girls receive it in Iran and Afghanistan, and also in Bangladesh and Pakistan, where it is now and then used for boys as well. In Persian poetry mahtab brings to mind a calm, gentle beauty, the soft light of the moon on a quiet night.
Is Mahtab a Muslim name?
Mahtab is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, and Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia use it widely.
How popular is Mahtab?
It is common in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Mahtab
- Mahtab name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mahtab baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mahtab
Names similar to Mahtab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahtab mean?
Mahtab means 'Moonlight, the moon's glow'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Mahtab a Muslim name?
Mahtab is a Persian name, not an Arabic one, and Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia use it widely.
How do you pronounce Mahtab?
Mahtab is pronounced mah-TAAB.
Is Mahtab a boy or girl name?
Mahtab is usually a girl name.