Girl name
Mahnur name meaning
“moonlight”
Mahnur means moonlight. It combines Persian mâh, meaning moon, with Arabic nūr, meaning light, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Moonlight falling through a window provides a concrete image of its meaning. The names Nur and Mahpare connect with different elements of this compound name.
What does Mahnur mean?
Moonlight
In Turkish: ay ışığı
Mahnur places the moon's illumination at the center of its meaning. It connects semantically with māh-based names such as Mahru and Mahpare, and with names such as Aynur that also express moonlight. Although nur has religious uses, this compound directly conveys an image of natural light.
Nur comes from Arabic and means “light.” It is used as a component in compound names such as Aynur, Ayşenur and Fatmanur. More girl names ending in -nur →
Origin of the name Mahnur
Combines Persian māh, moon, with Arabic nūr, light. It is a name formed from elements borrowed from two different languages.
How to pronounce Mahnur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahnuɾ/ |
Is Mahnur a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahnur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahnur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahnur
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
FAQ about the name Mahnur
What is the meaning of Mahnur?
Mahnur means “moonlight”. Combines Persian māh, moon, with Arabic nūr, light. It is a name formed from elements borrowed from two different languages.
Is Mahnur a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahnur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahnur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahnur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahnur?
Mahnur is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mahnur have?
Mahnur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahnur?
Mahnur 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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