Unisex name
Misbah name meaning
“lamp, source of light”
Misbah is a name used for both boys and girls, from Arabic misbah, meaning “lamp” or “source of light”. The source word refers to a lamp or lantern. Misbach is a spelling variant of the name, retaining the same Arabic origin and meaning.
What does Misbah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Misbah
From Arabic misbah, a word for a lamp or lantern.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Misbah in Islam and the Quran
Misbah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مصباح) does, for example in QS An-Nur [24]: 35.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Misbah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Misbah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Misbah: lamp, source of light
- Sultoni: sultanic or royal
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
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Meaning of each word
- Misbah: lamp, source of light
- Wakil: an authorized representative
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Misbah Havid
Meaning of each word
- Misbah: lamp, source of light
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Meaning of each word
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
- Misbah: lamp, source of light
- Nasikin: those devoted to worship
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Misbah Solehan
Meaning of each word
- Misbah: lamp, source of light
- Solehan: pious, morally upright
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Meaning of each word
- Misbah: lamp, source of light
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Niam: blessings or favors
How to pronounce Misbah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /misbah/ |
| Arabic script | مصباح |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦶꦱ꧀ꦧꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮤᮞ᮪ᮘᮂ |
Is Misbah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Misbah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Misbah ranks #543 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Misbah
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Misbah
- Al Misbah Laili Lubis · b. 1973
- L. Misbah Hidayat
- Misbah · b. 1975
- Misbah · b. 1975
- Misbah Nasution · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Misbah
What is the meaning of Misbah?
Misbah means lamp, source of light. From Arabic misbah, a word for a lamp or lantern.
Is Misbah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Misbah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Misbah?
Misbah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Misbah in the Quran?
Misbah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مصباح) does, for example in QS An-Nur [24]: 35.
How many syllables does Misbah have?
Misbah has 2 syllables (Mis-bah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Misbah?
Misbah ranks #543 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Misbah?
Other spellings: Misbach.
What full names go well with Misbah?
Some ideas: Misbah Sultoni Haikal; Misbah Wakil Tamami; Misbah Havid.
Famous people named Misbah?
Notable people named Misbah include Al Misbah Laili Lubis, L. Misbah Hidayat, Misbah.
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