Maham
/M-AE-HH-AE-M/
From the Persian and Urdu maham, interpreted as 'full moon' or 'great moon' — maah meaning 'moon' in Persian, combined with a suffix conveying fullness or greatness. The moon in Persian poetic tradition is the supreme image of beauty, light, and serene radiance, and the name was notably borne by Maham Begum, the favourite wife of Mughal Emperor Babur and mother of Humayun, lending it aristocratic and regal associations.
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Yes — Maham is a Muslim girl name of Urdu origin, meaning “From the Persian and Urdu maham, interpreted as 'full moon' or 'great moon' — maah meaning 'moon' in Persian, combined with a suffix conveying fullness or greatness. The moon in Persian poetic tradition is the supreme image of beauty, light, and serene radiance, and the name was notably borne by Maham Begum, the favourite wife of Mughal Emperor Babur and mother of Humayun, lending it aristocratic and regal associations.”.
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Meaning & origin
Maham is a girl's name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "From the Persian and Urdu maham, interpreted as 'full moon' or 'great moon' — maah meaning 'moon' in Persian, combined with a suffix conveying fullness or greatness. The moon in Persian poetic tradition is the supreme image of beauty, light, and serene radiance, and the name was notably borne by Maham Begum, the favourite wife of Mughal Emperor Babur and mother of Humayun, lending it aristocratic and regal associations." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Indian, Pakistani families, Maham carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Maham look like?
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See Maham's baby portrait →What does Maham's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Maham resonates in either tradition.
Maham's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Maham's full reading →
Does Maham go with your family's names?
Maham breaks into 5 sounds: /M-AE-HH-AE-M/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Maham sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Maham beside your family's names →
Names similar to Maham
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Maham
What does the name Maham mean?
Maham means "From the Persian and Urdu maham, interpreted as 'full moon' or 'great moon' — maah meaning 'moon' in Persian, combined with a suffix conveying fullness or greatness. The moon in Persian poetic tradition is the supreme image of beauty, light, and serene radiance, and the name was notably borne by Maham Begum, the favourite wife of Mughal Emperor Babur and mother of Humayun, lending it aristocratic and regal associations.." It is a girl name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Maham a boy or girl name?
Maham is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Maham?
Maham is of Urdu origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Maham a Muslim name?
Yes. Maham is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Urdu origin.
What does Maham mean in Urdu?
Maham originates from Urdu, where it means "From the Persian and Urdu maham, interpreted as 'full moon' or 'great moon' — maah meaning 'moon' in Persian, combined with a suffix conveying fullness or greatness. The moon in Persian poetic tradition is the supreme image of beauty, light, and serene radiance, and the name was notably borne by Maham Begum, the favourite wife of Mughal Emperor Babur and mother of Humayun, lending it aristocratic and regal associations.."
What is the numerology of Maham?
Maham has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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