Girl name
Macide name meaning
“glorious, noble and honourable”
Macide means “glorious, noble and honourable.” It comes from Arabic mājida, the feminine form of the adjective mājid, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Related to the name Macit, it also has a literary association with Macide, a character in Sabahattin Ali's novel The Devil Within Us.
What does Macide mean?
Glorious, noble and honourable
In Turkish: şanlı, yüce; onurlu ve itibarlı
Macide turns an Arabic adjective of distinction and honour into a personal name. It belongs to the same name family as Macit, with Turkish adapting the masculine and feminine endings differently. Mecide is close in meaning and related in root, but it derives from a different adjective rather than being merely another spelling.
Origin of the name Macide
Macide derives from Arabic mājida, the feminine form of mājid. The adjective expresses glory, nobility and honour.
How to pronounce Macide
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mad͡ʒide/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ماجده |
| Arabic | ماجدة |
Is Macide a girl’s name?
Yes, Macide is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Macide does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Macide
- Maide♀A table spread with food
- Mecide♀Glorious, exalted, honorable
- Mucide♀Female inventor
- Müfide♀Useful
- Mucize♀A miraculous event
- Mahiye♀Monthly, relating to a month
- Marie♀Bitterness, sorrow
- Mahire♀Skilled, accomplished, proficient
- Malike♀Female owner, woman possessing something
- Marise♀Bee
- Medide♀Long, extended
- Mezide♀İncreased, augmented
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Macide
- Macide Tanır · b. 1922
FAQ about the name Macide
What is the meaning of Macide?
Macide means “glorious, noble and honourable”. Macide derives from Arabic mājida, the feminine form of mājid. The adjective expresses glory, nobility and honour.
Is Macide a girl’s name?
Yes, Macide is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Macide in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Macide nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Macide?
Macide is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Macide have?
Macide has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Macide?
Macide does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Macide?
Notable people named Macide include Macide Tanır.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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