What origin is the name Mahbub?

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

Is Mahbub a popular name?

Mahbub is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Mahbub?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Mahbub — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Mahbub

Q: Is Mahbub a rare name?

Yes. Mahbub does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahbub

Mahbub

Boy

african

2 syllables

Mahbub is an african boy's name meaning "An African masculine name that translates to beloved, dear, or sweetheart, often used to denote a darling.".

The meaning of Mahbub is "An African masculine name that translates to beloved, dear, or sweetheart, often used to denote a darling." — a boy name of african origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An African masculine name that translates to beloved, dear, or sweetheart, often used to denote a darling.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mahbub

Very rare in US records

What does Mahbub mean?

Mahbub is a boy name of african origin meaning "An African masculine name that translates to beloved, dear, or sweetheart, often used to denote a darling.".

Is Mahbub a rare name?

Yes. Mahbub does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Mahbub

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Names with a similar meaning to Mahbub

Mahbub means "An African masculine name that translates to beloved, dear, or sweetheart, often used to denote a darling." — these names share that spirit.