Maha

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Meaning

Beautiful eyes (of a wild cow)

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic مها
Urdu مہا
Persian ماها
Bengali মহা
Pashto مهه

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Maha is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The literal meaning, 'Beautiful eyes (of a wild cow)', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

Pronounced as Maha, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Maha is the Arabic word for a wild cow or oryx known for its large, striking eyes. In classical Arabic poetry, comparing a woman's eyes to those of the “maha” was one of the most common expressions of admiration.