Girl name
Mahpare name meaning
“a piece of the moon; moonlike beauty”
Mahpare means a piece of the moon and, poetically, moonlike beauty. It joins Persian mâh, meaning moon, with pâre, meaning piece, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Ottoman literary language also used the expression for a beautiful beloved. The image of a moon fragment gives the name its poetic association.
What does Mahpare mean?
A piece of the moon; moonlike beauty
In Turkish: ay parçası; ay gibi güzel
Mahpare draws on classical poetic language in which the moon serves as a measure of beauty. The image of a piece of the moon concentrates its radiance in something small and precious. It is closely related to Mahru and Mehpare, with figurative beauty more prominent than any literal idea of division.
Origin of the name Mahpare
Combines Persian māh, moon, and pāra, piece. In Ottoman literary language it also served as an expression for a beautiful beloved.
How to pronounce Mahpare
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahpaɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ماه پاره |
Is Mahpare a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahpare is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahpare does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahpare
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 Mahpare
What is the meaning of Mahpare?
Mahpare means “a piece of the moon; moonlike beauty”. Combines Persian māh, moon, and pāra, piece. In Ottoman literary language it also served as an expression for a beautiful beloved.
Is Mahpare a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahpare is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahpare in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahpare nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahpare?
Mahpare is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mahpare have?
Mahpare has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mahpare?
Mahpare 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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