Name Detail
Mahtab
مهتاب
مہتاب
moonlight
Female
Persian / Urdu / Arabic
2 syllables
0 popularity
0 favorites
Why this matters
Mahtab at a glance
Popularity grows when partners press accept in Partner Choice, and favorites grow when this name becomes a final shared match.
Full Name Detail
Name
Mahtab
Origin
Persian / Urdu / Arabic
Gender
Female
Meaning
moonlight
Detailed Meaning
Mahtab captures the soft, silver glow of moonlight on still waters—romantic, mysterious, and gently illuminating. It suggests Persian poetic sensibility and the quiet magic of night's beauty. The name flows with a luminous, dreamlike quality that feels both ancient and eternally fresh.
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Translations
persian
مهتاب
urdu
مہتاب
Syllable Breakdown
1. mah (prefix)
2. tab (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Mahtab Name Meaning and Style
Mahtab is a female name of Persian / Urdu / Arabic origin, meaning moonlight.
It appears in the Arabic, beauty, celestial name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Persian / Urdu / Arabic names below for alternatives with a similar background.
Categories
Tags
More Persian / Urdu / Arabic Names You May Like
For growing families
Parenting guides
Optional practical reading after exploring this name.
Play & Development
Best Baby Teethers That Stay Clean and Off the Floor
Dropping teethers on the floor is every parent's loop. These three teethers solve it differently—one straps to the wris…
Safety, Bath & Health
How to Use a Baby Bath Thermometer Safely and Effectively
Using a baby bath thermometer takes the guesswork out of bath time. Follow this simple guide to monitor water temperatu…