Girl name
Mahi name meaning
“moon-related; beautiful as the moon”
Mahi means “moon-related” or “beautiful as the moon.” In this name meaning, its source is Persian māh, the word for moon. Used for girls in Türkiye, it evokes moonlight illuminating the night and shares its lunar element with other Persian names, including Mahdis and Mahperi.
What does Mahi mean?
Moon-related; beautiful as the moon
In Turkish: ayla ilgili; ay gibi güzel
Mahi can be interpreted within the tradition of names using the moon as an image of beauty. It consequently evokes names such as Mah, Mahin, and Mahitab; however, this Latin-script form can represent unrelated source words, so its spelling alone does not establish a definitive historical derivation.
Origin of the name Mahi
As a name, it is probably connected with Persian māh, 'moon'. It should be distinguished from Persian māhī, 'fish', and unrelated Arabic words that can receive a similar Latin-script spelling.
How to pronounce Mahi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahi/ |
Is Mahi a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahi is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahi 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 Mahi
- Mavi♀The characteristic color of sky and sea
- Maha♀White oryxes
- Mari♀Possibly beloved
- Maya♀Essence, basic substance
- Mahur♀The name of a Turkish musical makam
- Mihri♂♀Of the sun or of affection
- Mary♀Rebellion, defiance
- Maviş♀An affectionate word for someone blue-eyed
- Magdi♀Woman from Magdala
- Mahdis♀Moonlike
- Mahiye♀Monthly, relating to a month
- Maia♀Mother
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
Famous people named Mahi
- Mahi Balcı
FAQ about the name Mahi
What is the meaning of Mahi?
Mahi means “moon-related; beautiful as the moon”. As a name, it is probably connected with Persian māh, 'moon'. It should be distinguished from Persian māhī, 'fish', and unrelated Arabic words that can receive a similar Latin-script spelling.
Is Mahi a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahi is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahi?
Mahi is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mahi have?
Mahi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mahi?
Mahi 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 Mahi?
Notable people named Mahi include Mahi Balcı.
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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