Indian name meaning
Misbah
⚥ UnisexMis·bah · 2 syllables
A lamp; a light
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| M | i | s | b | a | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Misbah carries the name number 7.
About the name Misbah
Misbah is a unisex name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lamp; a light.”
Spoken aloud it is Mis·bah — 2 syllables. Misbah 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 Misbah mean?
Misbah means “A lamp; a light.” It is a unisex name of Arabic origin.
Is Misbah a boy or a girl name?
Misbah is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Misbah?
Misbah is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Misbah?
Misbah has 2 syllables and is said as Mis·bah.
What is the numerology number of the name Misbah?
In the Chaldean system, Misbah has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Misbah a common name in India?
Misbah appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Misbah?
For a sibling to Misbah, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Maaz, Madina, Maha or Hasan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Misbah?
Noah, Hannah, Abdullah or Farah share Misbah's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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