Mahtab

Mahtab is a rare female name that is also used for men and has its origins in Persian. Literally translated, it means 'the moonlight.'

What does the name Mahtab mean?

Mahtab is a name that is used for both women and men and has Persian origins. The name stands for 'the moonlight.' Mahtab is especially prevalent in the Persian region, particularly in Iran. Notable bearers of this name include the Iranian actresses Mahtab Keramati and Mahtab Servati. In the Turkish language, the female variant Mehtap exists, while in Kurdish dialects, the form Mehtav can be found.

Where does the name Mahtab come from?

The name Mahtab has Persian roots and means 'the moonlight.' It is composed in Persian of the words mahtâb (مهتاب‎). The language of origin is Iranian-Persian.

How do you pronounce Mahtab?

The pronunciation of Mahtab is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Mah-tab' [maːhˈtaːb], with the lightly aspirated h creating a slight pause between the syllables. The final b gives a strong, closed sound. Thus, Mahtab appears both powerful and gentle - earthy in nature, yet with a poetic depth of sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Mahtab is a well-known name. The name currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at rank 2,348. In the last ten years, Mahtab has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 4,955th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,776th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mahi / Mahti / Tabby

Famous people

• Mahtab Keramati (Iranian actress)
• Mahtab Mahmoody (the daughter mentioned in Betty Mahmoody's book 'Not Without My Daughter')