Girl name
Mahbube name meaning
“beloved woman, dearly loved”
Mahbube means beloved woman or dearly loved. It comes from Arabic maḥbūba, the feminine form of maḥbūb, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The related names Mahbub and Mahbup share its linguistic foundation. The beloved figure in classical poetry provides a literary association for its expression of love.
What does Mahbube mean?
Beloved woman, dearly loved
In Turkish: sevilen kadın, sevgili
Mahbube is a feminine name expressing the idea of a woman who is loved and cherished. The same word occurs in older literary language as a term for the beloved. It directly corresponds to Mahbub or Mahbup, while Muhabbet belongs to the same Arabic root family and names love itself.
Origin of the name Mahbube
From Arabic maḥbūba, the feminine form of maḥbūb, meaning beloved. The Turkish form continues Ottoman Mahbube.
How to pronounce Mahbube
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahbube/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محبوبه |
| Arabic | محبوبة |
Is Mahbube a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahbube is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahbube does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahbube
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Mahbube
What is the meaning of Mahbube?
Mahbube means “beloved woman, dearly loved”. From Arabic maḥbūba, the feminine form of maḥbūb, meaning beloved. The Turkish form continues Ottoman Mahbube.
Is Mahbube a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahbube is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahbube in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahbube nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahbube?
Mahbube is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahbube have?
Mahbube has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mahbube?
Mahbube does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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