Mehbub means “beloved”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mehbub is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Mehbub mean?
سۆيۈملۈكLiteral meaning
Mehbub (مەھبۇب) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “beloved” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Mehbub in Uyghur
What does Mehbub mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەھبۇب, Mehbub (ULY transliteration), Mehbup and مەھبۇپ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mehbub come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mehbub a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mehbub is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mehbub across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەھبۇبArabic script MehbupLatin, variant مەھبۇپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “beloved” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Mehbub
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Mehbub
Variants and linked names
- MehbubeGirl“beloved”
Sibling names for Mehbub
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mehbub rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AziqizGirl“hope, eagerness; cherished girl, beloved woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- “dear, precious; little child”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- IshqullaBoy“love of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GhaliyeGirl“precious, dear, beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ReghibeGirl“wish; longed-for, desired, beloved, pleasing”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- IzzeGirl“strong; beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- “beloved lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Mehbub
What does the name Mehbub mean?
Mehbub means “beloved”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mehbub a girl's or a boy's name?
Mehbub is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mehbub come from?
Mehbub is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mehbub?
Mehbub is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Mehbub spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەھبۇب (Arabic script), Mehbup (Latin), مەھبۇپ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mehbub have?
Mehbub has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: سۆيۈملۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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