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Mohab

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOH-hab /ˈmoʊ.hæb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Muhab — 'awe-inspiring; majestic; dignified; feared and respected'Low

In 30 seconds: Awe-inspiring; majestic: Mohab is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MOH-hab').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Muhab — 'awe-inspiring; majestic; dignified; feared and respected'
U.S. rank (2024)#9555 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mohab comes from the Arabic Muhab — 'awe-inspiring; majestic; dignified; feared and respected'. A crisp, classic name (said 'MOH-hab').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking, especially Egyptian, families. Rare, awe-inspiring at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mohab (Muhab) is Arabic for 'awe-inspiring; majestic; dignified' — a crisp, dignified name (said 'MOH-hab').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mohab — Arabic etymology

Variations

MuhabMohaab

Nicknames

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Ehab— a companion -hab Arabic boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mohab mean?

Mohab (Muhab) is Arabic for 'awe-inspiring; majestic; dignified'.

How do you pronounce Mohab?

It's said MOH-hab /ˈmoʊ.hæb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mohab a boy or girl name?

Mohab is a boy's name.

How popular is Mohab?

Mohab is a very rare name in the U.S.

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