Mahvash
Mahvash is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “As lovely as the moon”.
| Meaning | As lovely as the moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | مهوش |
| Pronunciation | mah-VASH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Mahvash
Mahvash pairs the Persian word māh, meaning moon, with the ending -vash, which means 'like'. Put together, it praises a girl as being as beautiful as the moon. Iranian parents favoured the name during the twentieth century. When Urdu speakers say it, the sound shifts to Mahwish or Mehwish, and under those spellings it has become a popular choice across Pakistan.
Is Mahvash a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Iran and South Asia have long given this Persian name to daughters, valuing its gentle wish for beauty.
How popular is Mahvash?
Found in Iran and Afghanistan, while Pakistani families tend to prefer Mahwish or Mehwish.
Gifts with the name Mahvash
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mahvash
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahvash mean?
Mahvash means 'As lovely as the moon'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Mahvash a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Iran and South Asia have long given this Persian name to daughters, valuing its gentle wish for beauty.
How do you pronounce Mahvash?
Mahvash is pronounced mah-VASH.
Is Mahvash a boy or girl name?
Mahvash is usually a girl name.