Mumtaz
Mumtaz is a female given name of Persian origin that is widely used in Iran, the Indian subcontinent, and among Muslim communities. The name derives from the Persian term mumtaz, meaning distinguished, excellent, or chosen, and it is commonly used in Urdu and Hindi. In many contexts it is given to convey esteem or favor and may appear on its own or as part of longer names.
The most famous bearer of the name in historical memory is Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of the
Beyond its historical association, Mumtaz remains a common given name in South Asia and among diaspora communities.