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Maham
Pronounced mah-HAM /mɑˈhæm/Medium
Meaning: A name of Persian/Arabic use, usually glossed 'moon; my moon' (from mah, 'moon') — sometimes read as 'grand; great.' Borne famously by Maham Begum, a Mughal empress.Low
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History & Origin
Maham, of Persian/Arabic use, is generally read 'moon; my moon,' from mah ('moon'); the exact route is debated, which we note. Borne by Mughal empress Maham Begum, it reads elegant and celestial — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-HAM').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in South Asian and Persian families. Rare, celestial, and elegant.
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What does the name Maham mean?
Maham is usually glossed 'moon; my moon' (from Persian mah, 'moon'); the route is debated, which we note.
How do you pronounce Maham?
It's said mah-HAM /mɑˈhæm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Maham a boy or girl name?
Maham is a girl's name.
How popular is Maham?
Maham is a very rare name in the U.S.