Mumtaz
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mumtaz
Mumtaz derives from the Arabic root m-m-t-z, meaning "distinguished," "eminent," or "exceptional." The name literally translates to "the distinguished one" in Arabic.
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Etymology
Mumtaz derives from the Arabic root m-m-t-z, meaning "distinguished," "eminent," or "exceptional." The name literally translates to "the distinguished one" in Arabic.
The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures across the Middle East, South Asia, and among Muslim communities worldwide; it gained historical prominence through Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, for whom the Taj Mahal was built.
Mumtaz currently ranks #1,238 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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