Mehbube means “beloved”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Mehbube is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mehbube mean?
سۆيۈملۈكLiteral meaning
Mehbube (مەھبۇبە) is a Uyghur girl'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
Mehbube in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Mehbube mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەھبۇبە, Mehbube (ULY transliteration), مەخپۇخان, Mexpube, Mehbubem, مەھبۇبەم, مەخپۇبە and Mexpuxan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Mehbube mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Məhbubə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mehbube come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Mehbube?
Mehbube is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Mehbube across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەھبۇبەArabic script مەخپۇخانArabic script, variant MexpubeLatin, variant MehbubemLatin, variant مەھبۇبەمArabic script, variant مەخپۇبەArabic script, variant MexpuxanLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “beloved” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | MəhbubəLatin | Girl | same as above: “beloved” | Editorial |
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 Mehbube
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەھبۇبە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Mehbube[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| مەخپۇخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mexpube[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Mehbubem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەھبۇبەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| مەخپۇبە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mexpuxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Məhbubə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Mehbube
Variants and linked names
- MehbubBoy“beloved”
Sibling names for Mehbube
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mehbube rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “precious, dear, great, respected”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- JenixanGirl“life-giving, beloved; heart; souls; beautiful, exquisite”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HezillaBoy“God's dear one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AlimjanBoy“dear learned one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- IshqulBoy“love of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- EzizidinBoy“dear person of the faith, honoured person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HubbeGirl“love, affection, passion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevilGirl“be loved”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Mehbube
What does the name Mehbube mean?
Mehbube means “beloved”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Mehbube a girl's or a boy's name?
Mehbube is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Mehbube come from?
Mehbube is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mehbube?
Mehbube is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 Mehbube spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەھبۇبە (Arabic script), مەخپۇخان (Arabic script), Mexpube (Latin), Mehbubem (Latin), مەھبۇبەم (Arabic script), مەخپۇبە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mehbube have?
Mehbube has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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 (feminine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
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