Is Maha an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Maha, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Maha mean in Arabic?
Maha means beautiful eyes, Arabian onyx.
The origins of this name are interesting. It does not have a root word originating from the word ‘eye’, but rather its origins are from Arabic poetry. Maha is actually the name for the Arabian onyx, an animal which is celebrated in Arabian culture for its beauty. The phrase ‘eyes of an onyx’ is used in Arabian poetry to speak of the beauty of the beloved’s eyes. Therefore, the name Maha is an allude to the beautiful eyes of the Arabian onyx.
Maha is the plural form of the word ‘Mahah’ (مَهَاة).
Maha is a female name.
Popularity of the name Maha
Maha is a very popular name, ranking as the world’s 880th most popular name according to Forebears.io.
It ranks as the 3rd most popular name in Saudi Arabia, as well as in the top 100 names in Sudan, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Bahrain and Iraq.
How to write Maha in Arabic:
Maha is written as مھا
How to pronounce Maha:
Maha is pronounced Ma-haa.
Spelling variations of Maha
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