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Muntaz

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Pronounced moon-TAHZ /munˈtɑz/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mumtaz, from an Arabic root meaning 'distinguished, excellent, outstanding.' It is best known from Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal empress for whom the Taj Mahal was built as a tomb.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of distinction: Muntaz is a form of Mumtaz, Arabic 'excellent' (said 'moon-TAHZ').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Mumtaz, from an Arabic root meaning 'distinguished, excellent, outstanding.' It is best known from Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal empress for whom the Taj Mahal was built as a tomb.
U.S. rank (2022)#11902 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720082022

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

Muntaz is a spelling of Mumtaz, an Arabic name and word meaning 'distinguished, excellent, outstanding,' used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Urdu-speaking South Asia. Its most famous bearer is Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal empress and wife of Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal at Agra as her mausoleum after her death; her title means roughly 'the distinguished one of the palace.' We note that history respectfully (said 'moon-TAHZ').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, dignified, and Arabic.

Did you know? Mumtaz Mahal, whose name means 'the distinguished one of the palace,' is the empress for whom the Taj Mahal was built - one of the great monuments of the world raised as a tomb.
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Muntaz — Arabic mumtaz 'distinguished, excellent'; Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal

Variations

MumtazMomtazMumtazz

Nicknames

MunTazMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muntaz mean?

Muntaz spells Mumtaz, Arabic for 'distinguished, excellent' - the name of the empress for whom the Taj Mahal was built.

How do you pronounce Muntaz?

It's said moon-TAHZ /munˈtɑz/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Muntaz a boy or girl name?

Muntaz is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Muntaz?

Muntaz is extremely rare in the U.S.

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