Classical Islamic Name
Maqbool
MAHK-bool
Pronunciation: MAHK-bool
مقبول - مقبول، مقبولٌ
Boy Rare
Origin
Arabic (commonly used in South Asia, including Bengali-speaking areas)
Meaning
Accepted; approved; well-received (from Arabic مقبول meaning 'that which is accepted').
Thematic Cluster
Names Meaning Accepted/Approved
Islamic Status
Rare/Classical
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
7
Meaning Urdu
مقبول - منظور شدہ، قبول شدہ
Meaning Arabic
مقبول - مقبول، مقبولٌ
Maqbool (مقبول) is a historically attested Muslim male name from Arabic meaning 'accepted' or 'approved', derived as the passive participle of qabila (قَبِلَ), to accept or receive. The form maqbūl has been used as a descriptive word in classical Arabic literature and later adopted as a given name in many Islamic societies, notably in South Asia where it appears in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. Theological connotations include the notion of deeds or persons being accepted by God; socially, it suggests one who is liked or approved by others. Maqbool has been borne by historical figures in South Asia and remains a legitimate classical choice. Related names include [[Mahfuz]] and [[Mansur]].
FAQs
What does Maqbool mean?
Maqbool means 'accepted' or 'approved', from the Arabic passive participle of the verb 'to accept'.
Is Maqbool used in Bengali communities?
Yes. Maqbool is known and used among Bengali-speaking Muslims and more broadly in South Asia.
Does Maqbool have a religious meaning?
Religiously, it can connote being accepted by God or having one's deeds accepted, though the name itself is linguistic rather than a Quranic proper name.
Are there feminine forms of Maqbool?
A feminine adjectival form in Arabic would be Maqboola (مقبولة), but as a given name usage varies by culture.
What are common spellings of Maqbool?
Common variants include Maqbul, Maqbool, and Maqboul, reflecting different transliteration practices.
Names With Similar Meaning
Murtaza
Chosen; one whom God is pleased with (honorific title meaning 'the approved/chosen')
Mansur
Victorious, one who is granted victory (from Arabic root n-s-r)
Milad
From Persian/Arabic 'Milād' (ميلاد) meaning 'birth' or 'nativity'; used as a given name across Persian, Kurdish, and wider Muslim cultures to denote 'birth' or 'new life.'
Moin
Helper, supporter, one who gives aid; from Arabic مُعِين (muʿīn), literally 'assistant' or 'helper'. Historically used in Arabic, Persian, Urdu and other Muslim naming traditions.
Masyhur
Famous, celebrated, or well-known
Mustajab
One whose prayers or supplications are accepted by Allah