Girl name
Mağfiret name meaning
“forgiveness of sins, divine pardon”
Mağfiret means forgiveness of sins or divine pardon. It comes from Arabic maġfira and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its final t reflects the Ottoman Turkish borrowing. The Turkish word af, meaning pardon, offers a familiar linguistic connection that helps explain the name’s central meaning.
What does Mağfiret mean?
Forgiveness of sins, divine pardon
In Turkish: günahların bağışlanması, ilahî af
Mağfiret is a religious term used in Turkish especially for God's forgiveness of sins. It is related in meaning to mercy and pardon, with a more specific emphasis on the removal of sin. The same Arabic word occurs in the Quran, and the name carries this idea of forgiveness.
Origin of the name Mağfiret
From Arabic maġfira, meaning forgiveness. The final t in Turkish reflects the Ottoman borrowing form.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mağfiret in the Quran? | As a word · مغفرة · 2:263The source word مغفرة occurs in the Quran as an ordinary noun meaning forgiveness, rather than a personal name. |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
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How to pronounce Mağfiret
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maɰfiɾet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مغفرت |
| Arabic | مغفرة |
Is Mağfiret a girl’s name?
Yes, Mağfiret is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mağfiret does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
- Şefika♀Compassionate, tender, caring
- Semahat♀Generosity
- Hamiye♀Female protector, one who shelters
- Rahmet♀Mercy, forgiveness
- Assıya♀One who heals or consoles
- Atife♀Compassionate, affectionate
- Asral♀Compassion, love, protective care
FAQ about the name Mağfiret
What is the meaning of Mağfiret?
Mağfiret means “forgiveness of sins, divine pardon”. From Arabic maġfira, meaning forgiveness. The final t in Turkish reflects the Ottoman borrowing form.
Is Mağfiret a girl’s name?
Yes, Mağfiret is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mağfiret in the Quran?
As a word. The source word مغفرة occurs in the Quran as an ordinary noun meaning forgiveness, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 2:263)
What is the origin of the name Mağfiret?
Mağfiret is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mağfiret have?
Mağfiret has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mağfiret?
Mağfiret does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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