مُمْتَاز
Mumtaz
ممتاز
Say it: mum-TAAZ · /mum.ˈtaːz/
Unisex nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning
“Distinguished, outstanding, eminent”
نمایاں، ممتاز، برگزیدہ
In the Quran
وَٱمْتَٰزُوا۟ ٱلْيَوْمَ أَيُّهَا ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ
اور گنہگارو! آج الگ ہوجاؤ
But avaunt ye, O ye guilty, this day!
Surah Yaseen (سُورَةُ يسٓ) · 36:59Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – وَٱمْتَٰزُوا۟ (مُمْتَاز is not in the Quran; verb وَٱمْتَٰزُوا in 36:59)
Famous people named Mumtaz
Sultans & Rulers
Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu) · 1593–1631
ممتاز محل (ارجمند بانو بیگم)
Mughal empress and beloved wife of Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal as her tomb.
Sports & Arts
Madhubala (Mumtaz Jehan) · 1933–1969
مدھوبالا (ممتاز جہاں)
Film actress celebrated for her beauty and roles in classics such as Mughal-e-Azam.
What the references say
- Jamia Banuri Town names listGood meaning (boys) Open →
- Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesdistinguished, excellent Open →
- Qabas Arabic lexiconroot م ي ز; gender Boy; type صفة; Same word (vowels match); word is grammatically masculine, we say Girl
- Qabas Arabic lexiconroot م ي ز; gender Boy; type صفة; Same word (vowels match)
Questions about Mumtaz
What does Mumtaz mean?
Mumtaz means “Distinguished, outstanding, eminent”. In Urdu: نمایاں، ممتاز، برگزیدہ.
Is Mumtaz a boy or girl name?
Mumtaz is used for both boys and girls.
What is the origin of Mumtaz?
Mumtaz is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is م ي ز.
Is Mumtaz in the Quran?
Quranic root. See Surah Yaseen, ayah 36:59.
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