Girl name
Mahire name meaning
“skilled, accomplished, proficient”
Mahire means skilled, accomplished, or proficient. It derives from Arabic māhira, the feminine form of māhir, and is used as a girl’s name in Türkiye. Mahir is its directly related masculine name. The Turkish word maharet, meaning skill, provides a familiar linguistic association with the name’s sense of mastery.
What does Mahire mean?
Skilled, accomplished, proficient
In Turkish: becerikli, işinin ustası
Mahire expresses proficiency gained in a craft or field of knowledge. Its meaning extends beyond manual dexterity to broader forms of expertise and accomplishment. It belongs to the same name family as Mahir, while Turkish maharet, meaning skill, is another word from the same Arabic root.
Origin of the name Mahire
It comes from Arabic māhira (ماهرة), the feminine form of māhir, meaning “skilled or proficient.” It shares its origin with the Turkish name Mahir.
How to pronounce Mahire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ماهره |
| Arabic | ماهرة |
Is Mahire a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahire
- Mahiye♀Monthly, relating to a month
- Mahiru♂♀
- Mihre♀Sun
- Mahur♀The name of a Turkish musical makam
- Münire♀Giving light, illuminating, radiant
- Maide♀A table spread with food
- Macide♀Glorious, noble and honourable
- Mahi♀Moon-related
- Mahizer♀Golden moon
- Marie♀Bitterness, sorrow
- Mahpare♀A piece of the moon
- Mahra♀Female foal, filly
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Mahire
What is the meaning of Mahire?
Mahire means “skilled, accomplished, proficient”. It comes from Arabic māhira (ماهرة), the feminine form of māhir, meaning “skilled or proficient.” It shares its origin with the Turkish name Mahir.
Is Mahire a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahire?
Mahire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahire have?
Mahire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahire?
Mahire 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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