Given Name

Mahgul

MAH-gool

Pronunciation: MAH-gool

زهرة القمر

Girl Rare

Origin

Pashto/Persian

Meaning

Moon-flower (mah = moon, gul = flower)

Thematic Cluster

Names Meaning Moon-Flower (Pashto/Persian)

Islamic Status

Rare / Traditional

Verification

Needs Review

Quality Score

Not scored

Religious Confidence

Not scored

Letters

Meaning Urdu

چاند کا پھول

Meaning Arabic

زهرة القمر

Mahgul is a historically attested feminine given name in Persian-influenced and Pashto-speaking regions, literally composed of Persian elements: 'mah' meaning moon and 'gul' (or 'gol') meaning flower. The compound evokes poetic imagery frequently found in Persian and Pashto literature — beauty illuminated by moonlight. While not Qur'anic, the name is culturally rooted in Persianate poetic practice and appears in Afghan and Pashtun personal naming. Mahgul is used in modern times among families in Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan; it retains a rare, lyrical quality. Related names with shared roots or imagery include [[Mahin]], [[Mahira]] and [[Gulalai]].

FAQs

What does Mahgul mean?

Mahgul means 'moon-flower', from Persian 'mah' (moon) and 'gul' (flower).

Is Mahgul an Islamic name from the Qur'an?

No. Mahgul is not found in the Qur'an; it is a Persian/Pashto poetic compound used culturally by Muslim families.

Where is Mahgul traditionally used?

It is traditionally used in Pashto- and Persian-speaking regions, including Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan and Iran.

How is Mahgul pronounced?

Pronounced MAH-gool, with stress on the first syllable.

Are there common variants of Mahgul?

Orthographic variants include Māhgul or Mah-gul; related names sharing elements include Mahin and Gulalai.

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