Maha
Maha is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “wild cow (oryx), beautiful eyes, splendor.” Maha originally refers to the wild oryx, famed in Arabic poetry for its large, beautiful eyes.
how do you pronounce Maha?
MAH-hah
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what does Maha mean?
The name Maha means “wild cow (oryx), beautiful eyes, splendor.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Maha originally refers to the wild oryx, famed in Arabic poetry for its large, beautiful eyes. Comparing a woman's eyes to an oryx was the highest compliment in classical Arabic love poetry. The name thus carries centuries of poetic tradition celebrating beauty, grace, and the wild elegance of the desert.
who are famous people named Maha?
- Maha al-Muneef (Saudi pediatrician, child rights advocate)
- Queen Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Thai princess, though different etymology)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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