Indian name meaning
Mahtab
⚥ UnisexMah·tab · 2 syllables
The moon; moonlight
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| M | a | h | t | a | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Mahtab carries the name number 8.
About the name Mahtab
Mahtab is a unisex name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The moon; moonlight.”
Spoken aloud it is Mah·tab — 2 syllables. Mahtab is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahtab mean?
Mahtab means “The moon; moonlight.” It is a unisex name of Persian origin.
Is Mahtab a boy or a girl name?
Mahtab is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahtab?
Mahtab is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Mahtab?
Mahtab has 2 syllables and is said as Mah·tab.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahtab?
In the Chaldean system, Mahtab has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Mahtab a common name in India?
Mahtab appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Mahtab?
For a sibling to Mahtab, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Mahjabeen, Mehnaz, Mumtaz or Zarina all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mahtab?
Mehtab, Aftab, Zainab or Rabab share Mahtab's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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