Muhabbat
Muhabbat is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Urdu / Uzbek, from Arabic origin, meaning “Love, affection”.
| Meaning | Love, affection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu / Uzbek, from Arabic |
| Written as | محبت |
| Pronunciation | moo-hab-BAT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Caucasus |
Meaning and origin of Muhabbat
Muhabbat is how Persian, Urdu and Central Asian speakers say the Arabic maḥabba, love and affection. Its root ḥ-b-b is the root of love itself. In Persian the opening ma- shifted to mu-, and the final -t was kept, giving the form we know today. As a girl's name it is found chiefly in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan, while Urdu speakers know it better as their everyday word for love.
Is Muhabbat a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Central Asia give Muhabbat as a name because it means love. It is a cultural name rather than one taken from the Quran.
How popular is Muhabbat?
Given to girls in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan.
Gifts with the name Muhabbat
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Spellings and variants of Muhabbat
Names similar to Muhabbat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muhabbat mean?
Muhabbat means 'Love, affection'. It is of Persian / Urdu / Uzbek, from Arabic origin.
Is Muhabbat a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Central Asia give Muhabbat as a name because it means love. It is a cultural name rather than one taken from the Quran.
How do you pronounce Muhabbat?
Muhabbat is pronounced moo-hab-BAT.
Is Muhabbat a boy or girl name?
Muhabbat is usually a girl name.