Unisex name
Mahiru name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Mahiru is a three-syllable name used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Similar names include Mahir, meaning “skilled,” “adept,” or “proficient in a craft,” and Mahru, meaning “moon-faced” or “having a moonlike face.” Each comparison name has its own documented meaning.
The name Mahiru at a glance
Syllables
Ma · hi · ru
3 syllables · 6 letters · /mahiɾu/
Use
Unisex
A rarely used name.
Similar names with known meanings
Mahiru: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Mahiru
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahiɾu/ |
Is Mahiru a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mahiru is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Mahiru does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahiru
FAQ about the name Mahiru
Is Mahiru a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mahiru is used for both boys and girls.
How many syllables does Mahiru have?
Mahiru has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahiru?
Mahiru 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.
Entry ID: nm11907 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake