Mehtab
Mehtab is a Muslim girl name of Persian, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Moonlight, the shining moon”.
| Meaning | Moonlight, the shining moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Urdu usage |
| Written as | مہتاب |
| Pronunciation | meh-TAAB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Mehtab
Mehtab is how South Asians write the Persian mahtāb, meaning moonlight or the glowing moon. It is formed from mah, moon, and tāb, glow or radiance. Iranians use Mahtab for daughters only, whereas in Pakistan and North India Mehtab may be given to a child of either sex. The word appears again and again in Urdu poetry, which adds to its charm.
Is Mehtab a Muslim name?
Mehtab is Persian, not Arabic, but Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Iran use it.
How popular is Mehtab?
Used in Pakistan, India and Iran, and for both genders in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Mehtab
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mehtab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehtab mean?
Mehtab means 'Moonlight, the shining moon'. It is of Persian, Urdu usage origin.
Is Mehtab a Muslim name?
Mehtab is Persian, not Arabic, but Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Iran use it.
How do you pronounce Mehtab?
Mehtab is pronounced meh-TAAB.
Is Mehtab a boy or girl name?
Mehtab is usually a girl name.