Mumtaz
Meaning of Mumtaz
The name Mumtaz is a beautiful and elegant choice for a baby girl, with its roots deeply embedded in Arabic and Urdu cultures. Pronounced as moom-tahz (/muːmˈtɑːz/), the name means "excellent" or "distinguished," signifying a person of high regard and exceptional qualities. One notable historical association with the name is Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, for whom he built the iconic Taj Mahal as a symbol of his undying love. In recent years, Mumtaz has seen modest usage in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating between 5 to 24 newborns annually since 1999. A variant of this name is Mumtaza, which carries the same rich meaning and cultural significance. Choosing the name Mumtaz for your daughter not only bestows her with a sense of excellence but also connects her to a legacy of timeless beauty and distinction.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Urdu
- Pronunced as moom-tahz (/muːmˈtɑːz/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Mumtaz
Notable People Named Mumtaz
| Mumtaz Mahal, the empress consort of the Mughal Empire, is best known for being the inspiration behind the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. |
| Mumtaz Daultana - Mian Mumtaz Daulatana was a prominent Pakistani politician and a key figure in the Pakistan Movement, later serving as the second Chief Minister of West Punjab in Pakistan. |
| Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, an Indian humanitarian and educationist, is renowned for founding the Al-Ameen Educational Society and its colleges after earning a MBBS degree from Madras University. |
| Mumtaz Mahal was a British Thoroughbred racehorse known for being a champion two-year-old, champion sprinter, Horse of the Year, and a successful broodmare. |
| Mumtaz Ahmed Khan is an Indian politician and former member of the 12th Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, known for his family's strong political legacy in the region. |
