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826Mahbub is a masculine given name derived from Arabic, primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Bengali-speaking communities. It means "beloved, dear," stemming from the Arabic root ḥabba (to love). The name carries a deep e...
Mahdi is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root هدى (hadā), meaning “to guide” or “to lead the right way.” The name directly translates to “guided one” and is deeply embedded in Islamic eschatolo...
Maher (Arabic: ماهر) is an Arabic given name meaning "skilled," "talented," or "expert." It is the common English transcription of the Arabic name Mahir (ماهر), specifically representing the alternate transcription that...
Mahfouz is an Arabic surname and, less commonly, a given name. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic محفوظ (Mahfuz), which derives from the root حَفِظَ (ḥafiẓa), meaning "to preserve, to protect." The name thus...
Mahfuz is an Arabic masculine given name that means "safeguarded, preserved", derived from the Arabic root ḥafiẓa meaning "to preserve, to protect". The name belongs to the same linguistic family as Hafiz ("guardian, mem...
Mahir (also spelled Maher or Mihir-A; Arabic: ماهر) is an Arabic given name meaning "skilled" or "expert". The name reflects a quality highly valued in Arabic-speaking cultures, often associated with competence and maste...
Mahmood is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name محمود (see Mahmud) and also an Urdu transcription. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning "to praise," sharing this root with Muhammad. This...
Mahmoud is the usual Persian form of Mahmud, and also serves as an alternate Arabic transcription of the name. Derived from the Arabic root ḥamida (حمد) meaning "to praise", Mahmoud carries the meaning "praised" or "prai...
Mahmud is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "praised". It derives from the same triconsonantal root Ḥ-M-D (حمد) as Muhammad, which also means "praised, commendable". The name is widespread across the Islamic wo...
Mahomet is an archaic transcription of Muhammad, based on the usual Latin spelling Mahometus. It was the predominant English form of the name from the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, when it was gradually replac...
Mahometus is the Latinized form of Muhammad, the Arabic name meaning “praiseworthy,” derived from the root ḥamida (“to praise”). This form was used in medieval Latin texts, particularly in European writings about Islam a...
Majd is an Arabic masculine given name that means "glory, splendour" in Arabic. Derived from the root majada (مجد), which conveys the idea of being glorious or splendid, the name embodies qualities of honor and excellenc...
Majdi (also spelled Majdy or Mejdi; in Arabic مجدي) is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the root majada (مجد), meaning "to be glorious". It carries the meaning "glorious, praiseworthy". T...
Majed is an alternate transcription of the Arabic masculine given name Majid, primarily used for Arabic-speaking communities. The name originates from the Arabic root majada, meaning "to be glorious," and carries the mea...
Meaning and OriginMajeed is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name مجيد (Majid), shared with Majid and other variant forms. Derived from the Arabic root مجد (majada) meaning "to be glorious," the name carries the...
Majid is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "glorious," "magnificent," or "noble." It derives from the Arabic root majada, which denotes glory and honor. The name corresponds to two distinct forms in Arabic: Majī...
Makram is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root k-r-m, which conveys concepts of generosity, nobility, and honor. The name directly translates to "noble trait" or "honorable quality," emphasizing virtuous...
Malek is a masculine given name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name مالك (see Maalik), as well as the usual form used in Persian. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic...
Malik 1 is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic word ملك (malik), meaning "king." It is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries as well as in Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. The name holds de...
Mamdouh (also spelled Mamduh or Memduh, Arabic: ممدوح) is an Arabic masculine given name and surname. It is an alternate transcription of Mamduh, which is derived from the Arabic root m-d-ḥ (madaḥa), meaning "to praise,...
Mamduh is an Arabic masculine given name that directly means "praised," "commended," or "acclaimed" — someone spoken of well. It derives from the Arabic root m-d-ḥ (madaḥa), signifying "to praise" or "to commend." The na...
Mamoun is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Mamun, which means "trustworthy" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic root أمن (ʾamuna), meaning "to be faithful." While Mamoun and Mamun share the same root and a...
Mamun is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "trustworthy." It is derived from the Arabic root ʾamuna, which conveys the concepts of faith, trust, and reliability. The name is closely related to ʾamuna, emph...
Mansoor is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Mansur, derived from the root نصر (naṣara) meaning "to help, to aid." The name thus carries the meaning of "victorious, supported" or "he who is victorious." In Urd...
Mansour is a Persian form of Mansur, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription of the same name. The name is derived from the Arabic root naṣr (نصر), meaning "victory," and directly translates to "victorious" or "supp...
Mansur is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root naṣara, meaning "to help, to aid." The name literally translates to "victorious, supported" and embodies the concept of divine assistance leading to triumph. Its s...
EtymologyManzur is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root naẓara (نظر), meaning "to perceive, to see, to observe." The literal meaning of Manzur is "seen, considered, expected," and it carries connotations of bei...
Maqsood is a common masculine given name in Arabic and Urdu, functioning as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Maqsud. The root name derives from the Arabic root ṣ-d- (ص د), associated with intention and purpo...
Maqsud (also spelled Maqsood and Maksud) is a given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic root qaṣada (قصد), meaning "to intend, to aim, to seek". The name Maqsud itself functions as a noun or adjective, t...
MarufMaruf (also spelled Ma'ruf, Marouf, Maroof) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "known, recognized" or "favour, kindness." It is derived from the Arabic root عرف (ʿarafa) meaning "to know, to recognize." The n...
Marwan (Arabic: مروان) is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic root marw (مرو), which refers to "pebbles, flint" or "hard stone of nearly pure silica." Traditionally, the name is associated with strength and du...
Masood is a male given name that serves as the Urdu form of Masud, as well as an alternate Arabic and Persian transcription. The name derives from the Arabic root saʿida (to be happy, to be lucky) and carries the meaning...
Masoud is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic and Persian origin, an alternate transcription of the Persian/Arabic مسعود (see Masud). It is derived from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be l...
Mas'ud is an alternate transcription of the Arabic and Persian name Masud ( مسعود ), which derives from the Arabic root saʿida meaning "to be happy, to be lucky." The name itself directly translates to "lucky," "fortunat...
Masud is a name of Arabic origin widely used in Arabic, Persian, Bengali, and other Muslim-majority cultures. Derived from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," Masud directly translates to "lu...
Matin is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "firm, solid, sturdy." It derives from the Arabic root matana (مَتَنَ), conveying strength and stability. In Islamic tradition, al-Matīn (المتين) is one of the 99...
Mawlud (also spelled Mouloud) is an Arabic masculine name meaning "newborn" (from the root ولد (walada) "to give birth"). Its primary cultural significance comes from its reference to the Mawlid, the observance of the bi...
Maytham (also transliterated Meysam, Maitham, or Meysem) is a male given name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is derived from the Arabic root w-th-m, which conveys the idea of "crushing"—specifically, the sound made by the...
Mazin is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "rain clouds," a symbol of life and fertility in the arid landscapes of the Middle East. Derived directly from the Arabic word māzin ("rain clouds"), the name evokes the no...
Medhat is an Arabic masculine given name and surname, serving as an alternate transcription of مدحت (see Midhat). The root name Midhat derives from the Arabic verbal root مدح (madaḥa), meaning "to praise," giving Midhat...
Mehdi is a common masculine given name primarily used in Arabic, Persian, and Azerbaijani contexts. It is a variant form of the name Mahdi, which means "guided one" or "rightly guided" in Arabic. The root word derives fr...
Messaoud is an alternate transcription of Arabic مسعود (see Masud) chiefly used in North Africa. The name derives from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," and Masud itself signifies "lucky, f...
Mihammad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Muhammad, which derives from the Arabic root حمد (ḥamida) meaning "to praise." The name thus carries the meaning "praised" or "commendable." Muhammad was the name...
Mikha'il is the Arabic form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew phrase מִי־כָאֵל (mi kha'el) meaning "who is like God?". This rhetorical question emphasizes the uniqueness of God and is borne by one of the most prominent...
Miraj is a masculine name of Arabic origin, directly derived from the Arabic word miʿrāj meaning "ascension" or "ladder." In Islamic tradition, it specifically refers to the Night Journey (Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj) during whi...
Mirza is a masculine given name and title of Persian origin, meaning "prince." It derives from the Persian word mīrzā, a shortened form of amīrzādeh, which combines the Arabic أمير (ʾamīr, "commander") with the Persian ز...
Moataz is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name معتزّ (see Mutaz). It is a masculine given name derived from Arabic roots meaning powerful, mighty, or proud, specifically from ʿazīz (عزيز) meaning "to be powerful...
Mohamad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Muhammad (محمّد) and a common variant used in Malay and Indonesian. It shares the same root as Muhammad, which means "praised, commendable" in Arabic, derived from...
Mohamed is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Muhammad (محمّد), widely used in Egypt and Algeria. It is also the standard form in Dhivehi (the language of the Maldives) and Swahili, as well as a common variant...
Mohammad is the Persian form of Muhammad, as well as an alternate transcription used across Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, Pashto, Punjabi, Urdu, and other languages. The name is inextricably linked to the Islamic p...
Mohammed is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Muhammad, directly associated with the Islamic prophet. It appears in Arabic as محمّد (Muhammad) and in Bengali as মুহাম্মদ (Mohammad), both meaning "praised" or "co...
Mohsin is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Muhsin, primarily used in Urdu-speaking regions. Meaning “beneficent, charitable” or “the one who beautifies or improves,” the name derives from the Arabic root ḥas...
Mokhtar is a masculine given name and surname used in North Africa, the Persian world, and Southeast Asia, notably Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a regional form of Mukhtar, which derives from the Arabic root ikhtāra (to...
Mostafa is a Persian and Bengali form of Mustafa, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription. The name Mustafa means "chosen" in Arabic, derived from the root iṣṭafā meaning "to choose". It is one of the epithets of th...
Motaz is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Mutaz, spelled معتز in Arabic. The name derives from the Arabic root ʿazīz, meaning "powerful, mighty, proud" – a quality highly valued in Arabic naming traditions....
Mouloud (Arabic: مولود) is a given name that is, alternately, a transcription of the Arabic Mawlūd (مولود), primarily used in Algeria. The root name Mawlud means "newborn" in Arabic, derived from the element walada, mean...
Mounir is an alternate transcription of the Arabic masculine given name Munir (منير). The name derives from the Arabic verb nawwara meaning "to illuminate, to light," and carries the meaning "bright, shining" or "luminou...
Mourad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Murad (مراد), chiefly used in North Africa. The name derives from the Arabic triliteral root r-w-d (رود), meaning "to want" or "to desire," and can be roughly trans...
Mousa is an Arabic and Persian form of Musa, which itself is the Arabic and Persian transliteration of Moses. While the name Musa is standard in Arabic, Mousa is an alternative transcription that is also used, particular...
Moussa is both a given name and a surname, used primarily in Arabic-speaking regions and West Africa. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Musa (Arabic: موسى), which itself is the Arabic form of Moses, the...