Indian name meaning
Mumtaz
⚥ UnisexMum·taz · 2 syllables
Distinguished; exalted; excellent
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Mumtaj
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| M | u | m | t | a | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
4 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 7 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Mumtaz carries the name number 8.
About the name Mumtaz
Mumtaz is a unisex name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Distinguished; exalted; excellent.”
Spoken aloud it is Mum·taz — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Mumtaj; both spellings are the same name. Mumtaz turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mumtaz mean?
Mumtaz means “Distinguished; exalted; excellent.” It is a unisex name of Persian origin.
Is Mumtaz a boy or a girl name?
Mumtaz is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mumtaz?
Mumtaz is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Mumtaz?
Mumtaz has 2 syllables and is said as Mum·taz.
What are the other spellings of Mumtaz?
Mumtaz is also commonly spelled Mumtaj. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Mumtaz?
In the Chaldean system, Mumtaz has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Mumtaz a common name in India?
Mumtaz appears 11 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Mumtaz?
For a sibling to Mumtaz, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Mahjabeen, Mehnaz, Taj or Anjum all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mumtaz?
Maaz, Baaz, Imtiaz or Nawaz share Mumtaz's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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