Boy name
Mahbub name meaning
“beloved, dearly loved”
Mahbub means beloved or dearly loved. It derives from Arabic maḥbūb and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Mahbup is a Turkish spelling of the same name with a changed final consonant. Its literary association is the beloved addressed in classical poetry, where the word also appears.
What does Mahbub mean?
Beloved, dearly loved
In Turkish: sevilen, sevgili
Mahbub is a masculine name meaning the one who is loved. In classical poetry, mahbup denotes the beloved and may carry human or mystical associations according to context. Mahbube is its feminine counterpart, while Mahbub and Mahbup differ chiefly in spelling and the treatment of the final consonant.
Origin of the name Mahbub
From Arabic maḥbūb, a passive participle meaning beloved. Turkish final-consonant devoicing also produced the spelling Mahbup.
How to pronounce Mahbub
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahbub/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محبوب |
Is Mahbub a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahbub is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mahbub does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Mahbub
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
FAQ about the name Mahbub
What is the meaning of Mahbub?
Mahbub means “beloved, dearly loved”. From Arabic maḥbūb, a passive participle meaning beloved. Turkish final-consonant devoicing also produced the spelling Mahbup.
Is Mahbub a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahbub is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mahbub in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahbub nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahbub?
Mahbub is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahbub have?
Mahbub has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahbub?
Mahbub does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Mahbub?
Other spellings: Mahbup.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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