Mumtaz
Distinguished
Mumtaz is a name of Arabic and Persian origin meaning 'distinguished', 'excellent', 'superior', or 'preeminent'. The name is used in many Muslim countries and communities, including Iran, Pakistan, India, and the Arab world. It conveys a sense of excellence, superiority, and being exceptional in one's qualities or achievements. The name gained particular prominence through Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, for whom the Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum.
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Mumtaz
Mumtaz is a name of Arabic and Persian origin meaning 'distinguished', 'excellent', 'superior', or 'preeminent'. The name is used in many Muslim countries and communities, including Iran, Pakistan, India, and the Arab world. It conveys a sense of excellence, superiority, and being exceptional in one's qualities or achievements. The name gained particular prominence through Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, for whom the Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum.
ممتاز
ممتاز عربی اور فارسی اصل کا نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'ممتاز' یا 'عمدہ'۔ یہ نام بہت سے مسلم ممالک اور کمیونٹیز میں استعمال ہوتا ہے، جن میں ایران، پاکستان، ہندوستان اور عرب دنیا شامل ہیں۔ یہ نام ممتاز محل کے ذریعے خاصی اہمیت حاصل کر گیا، جو مغل شہنشاہ شاہ جہاں کی بیوی تھیں، جن کے لیے تاج محل بنایا گیا تھا۔
مُمْتَاز
ممتاز اسم من أصل عربي وفارسي يعني 'المتميز' أو 'الممتاز' أو 'الأفضل'. يستخدم الاسم في العديد من البلدان والمجتمعات المسلمة، بما في ذلك إيران وباكستان والهند والعالم العربي. اكتسب الاسم شهرة خاصة من خلال ممتاز محل، زوجة الإمبراطور المغولي شاه جهان، التي بني من أجلها تاج محل.
Royalty
Wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1593-1631), for whom the Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum.
Acting
Indian actress (born 1947), known for her work in Bollywood films during the 1960s and 1970s.
Politics
Pakistani politician (born 1965).
Era: 1593-1631 CE
Wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
Mumtaz is a permissible name with beautiful meanings of distinction and excellence.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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