Boy name
Mahmure name meaning
“drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication”
Mahmure means drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication. It comes from Arabic makhmūra, the grammatically feminine form corresponding to mahmur, and also has masculine given-name usage in Türkiye. The Turkish expression mahmur göz, describing sleepy or heavy-lidded eyes, illustrates its familiar imagery in everyday language.
What does Mahmure mean?
Drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
In Turkish: mahmur, uykulu veya sarhoşluk sersemi
Mahmure evokes the Turkish adjective mahmur, associated with sleepy languor and heavy-lidded eyes. Classical poetry uses mahmur göz for a gaze resembling drowsiness or the effects of wine. The name is the feminine counterpart of Mahmur and should be distinguished from the similarly spelled Mamure, which has a different origin and meaning.
Origin of the name Mahmure
Mahmure comes from Arabic makhmūra, the feminine form of mahmur. Its original sense concerns the effects of wine, while Turkish also uses the related adjective for sleepy languor.
Double names with Mahmure
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mahmure Sadun
Meaning of each name
- Mahmure: drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
- Sadun: fortunate, auspicious and blessed
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Fikri Mahmure
Meaning of each name
- Fikri: relating to thought; intellectual
- Mahmure: drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
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Mahmure Vahram
Meaning of each name
- Mahmure: drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
- Vahram: a historical name associated with victory
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Sıtkı Mahmure
Meaning of each name
- Sıtkı: associated with truthfulness and sincerity
- Mahmure: drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
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Mahmure Tuna
Meaning of each name
- Mahmure: drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
- Tuna: the Turkish name of the Danube
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Çınar Mahmure
Meaning of each name
- Çınar: plane tree; a long-lived broadleaf tree
- Mahmure: drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication
How to pronounce Mahmure
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahmuɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مخموره |
| Arabic | مخمورة |
Is Mahmure a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmure is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahmure does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahmure
Famous people named Mahmure
- Mahmure Birsen Sakaoğlu · b. 1903
- Mahmure Selma Emler · b. 1920
- Mahmure Ayşe Tayman
FAQ about the name Mahmure
What is the meaning of Mahmure?
Mahmure means “drowsy or languid from sleep or intoxication”. Mahmure comes from Arabic makhmūra, the feminine form of mahmur. Its original sense concerns the effects of wine, while Turkish also uses the related adjective for sleepy languor.
Is Mahmure a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahmure is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Mahmure in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahmure nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahmure?
Mahmure is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahmure have?
Mahmure has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mahmure?
Mahmure does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mahmure?
Some ideas: Mahmure Sadun; Fikri Mahmure; Mahmure Vahram.
Famous people named Mahmure?
Notable people named Mahmure include Mahmure Birsen Sakaoğlu, Mahmure Selma Emler, Mahmure Ayşe Tayman.
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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