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Mahbuba

محبوبة

From Arabic محبوب (mahbūb): "beloved, adored".

Meaning and origin

Mahbuba is the feminine form of the masculine name Mahbub, both derived from the Arabic root meaning "to love" or "to be fond of".

How to pronounce Mahbuba

Arabicmah-BOO-bah /mɑħˈbuːbɑ/

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