What origin is the name Mahabub?

Mahabub comes from Bengali naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mahabub?

Names from the same bengali tradition pair naturally with Mahabub — for example Anmolika, Synthia, Elvi. You can browse more on our bengali names page.

What is the rashi of the name Mahabub?

Mahabub starts with the syllable “Ma” (मा), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 1, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Mahabub

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahabub

Mahabub

Boy

Bengali

3 syllables

Mahabub is a Bengali boy's name meaning "Commonly translated as beloved, indicating someone who is dear, cherished, and holds a special place in the hearts of others.".

Parents who choose Mahabub pick a boy name from the Bengali tradition, meaning "Commonly translated as beloved, indicating someone who is dear, cherished, and holds a special place in the hearts of others.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Bengali
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Commonly translated as beloved, indicating someone who is dear, cherished, and holds a special place in the hearts of others.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Mahabub

What does Mahabub mean?

Mahabub is a boy name of Bengali origin meaning "Commonly translated as beloved, indicating someone who is dear, cherished, and holds a special place in the hearts of others.".

How popular is Mahabub?

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Sister names that go with Mahabub

Anmolika Synthia Elvi Trishana Girijabala Bhabani

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Mahabub.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Ma” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mahabub

Mahabub means "Commonly translated as beloved, indicating someone who is dear, cherished, and holds a special place in the hearts of others." — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)
Carter — "Carter is an English occupational surname for someone who drove a cart and carried goods." (English)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Hunter — "Hunter is an English occupational surname for someone who hunted." (English)