Beloved, cherished
Pronunciation: mah-HBOOB
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Mahboub is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Beloved". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: mah-HBOOB. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
محبوب
محبوب وہ شخص ہے جسے اللہ یا لوگ پسند کرتے ہیں
Source Language
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محبوب
المحبوب هو الشخص الذي يحبه الله أو يحبه الناس
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
mah-HBOOB
IPA
/mæhˈbuːb/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Kathir's Al-Bidayah wa Al-Nihayah, under 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab's biography, mentions a man named Mahboub ibn Al-Hadhraa' Al-Ta'i, who was a poet and a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He was known for his love and devotion towards the Prophet, and was thus named Mahboub, meaning 'beloved'. This reference dates back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
7th century AD
Ibn Abd al-Hadid, in his work 'Sharh Nahj al-Balagha', mentions Mahboub ibn Abi Ma'n Al-Jamhili, a poet from the tribe of Qais in pre-Islamic Arabian society. He was known for his love and admiration for the poet Imru' al-Qais. This name Mahboub, meaning 'beloved', was given to him due to his intense affection towards the poet. This reference dates back to the pre-Islamic era, around the 6th century AD.
6th century AD
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Mahboub
Beloved, one who is loved by God or people
محبوب
محبوب وہ شخص ہے جسے اللہ یا لوگ پسند کرتے ہیں
محبوب
المحبوب هو الشخص الذي يحبه الله أو يحبه الناس
महबूब
महबूब वह व्यक्ति है जिसे ईश्वर या लोग प्रेम करते हैं
محبوب
محبوب هغه څوک دی چي الله یا خلک يې خوښوي
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