Boy name
Mahbub name meaning
“one who is loved, beloved”
Mahbub is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning one who is loved or beloved. It comes from maḥbūb, the passive participle of an Arabic verb meaning to love. This grammatical form expresses the receiving of love, which gives the name its meaning of being loved.
What does Mahbub mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mahbub
From Arabic maḥbūb, the passive participle of a verb meaning to love.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mahbub in Islam and the Quran
Mahbub does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Mahbub
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahbub, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Nurhakim: light and wisdom
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Meaning of each word
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Nabil: noble and honorable
- Irvansyah: knowledge and kingship
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Mahbub Fauzan
Meaning of each word
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Fauzan: success, triumph
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Meaning of each word
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Mahbub Arsy
Meaning of each word
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
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Meaning of each word
- Mahbub: one who is loved, beloved
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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How to pronounce Mahbub
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahbub/ |
| Arabic script | محبوب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦃꦧꦸꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮂᮘᮥᮘ᮪ |
Is Mahbub a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahbub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahbub ranks #2,262 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mahbub
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Supriyadi♂Possibly dearly loved and excellent
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Darwin♂Dear friend
- Priyono♂Beloved, cherished
- Sutisna♂Good affection, loving
Famous people named Mahbub
- Mahbub · b. 1966
- Mahbub Rosyidi · b. 1971
- Mahbub Thomi Azizan · b. 1994
- Mahbub Tobri · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Mahbub
What is the meaning of Mahbub?
Mahbub means one who is loved, beloved. From Arabic maḥbūb, the passive participle of a verb meaning to love.
Is Mahbub a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahbub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahbub?
Mahbub is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Mahbub in the Quran?
Mahbub does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mahbub have?
Mahbub has 2 syllables (Mah-bub) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahbub?
Mahbub ranks #2,262 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mahbub?
Some ideas: Mahbub Salis Nurhakim; Mahbub Nabil Irvansyah; Mahbub Fauzan.
Famous people named Mahbub?
Notable people named Mahbub include Mahbub, Mahbub Rosyidi, Mahbub Thomi Azizan.
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