Boy name
Mahbup name meaning
“beloved, dearly loved”
Mahbup means beloved or dearly loved. It comes from Arabic maḥbūb and is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. The spelling reflects the Turkish change of the final b to p. Mahbub is another form of the same name, whose literary associations include the beloved figure of classical poetry.
What does Mahbup 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 Mahbup
From Arabic maḥbūb, a passive participle meaning beloved. Turkish final-consonant devoicing also produced the spelling Mahbup.
How to pronounce Mahbup
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahbup/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محبوب |
Is Mahbup a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahbup is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mahbup 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 Mahbup
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 Mahbup
What is the meaning of Mahbup?
Mahbup means “beloved, dearly loved”. From Arabic maḥbūb, a passive participle meaning beloved. Turkish final-consonant devoicing also produced the spelling Mahbup.
Is Mahbup a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahbup is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mahbup in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahbup nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahbup?
Mahbup is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahbup have?
Mahbup has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahbup?
Mahbup does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Mahbup?
Other spellings: Mahbub.
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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