Mahtab

mah-TAWB

Persian

"moonlight"

Mahtab Origin and Meaning

The name Mahtab is a girl's name meaning "moonlight".

A Persian name with a bright and poetic meaning, Mahtab is popular in Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Predominantly used on girls, it is sometimes used on boys too, notably in India. An alternative form is Mehtab, used among Urdu and Punjabi speakers.