Girl name
Mahpeyker name meaning
“moon-faced, beautiful like the moon”
Mahpeyker means moon-faced or beautiful like the moon. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it combines Persian māh, meaning moon, with peykar, meaning appearance, form, or body. Its imagery belongs to the poetic tradition of comparing a beautiful face with the brightness of the moon.
What does Mahpeyker mean?
Moon-faced, beautiful like the moon
In Turkish: ay yüzlü, ay gibi güzel
Mahpeyker carries the classical poetic comparison between the moon and beauty. Its historical associations include Kösem Sultan, who was also known as Mahpeyker. A character with this name appears in Namık Kemal's novel İntibah, giving the name an established place in both Ottoman history and Turkish literature.
Origin of the name Mahpeyker
Mahpeyker combines Persian māh, 'moon,' and peykar, 'form, appearance, body.' It is a poetic compound comparing someone's appearance to the moon.
Double names with Mahpeyker
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mahpeyker Buse
Meaning of each name
- Mahpeyker: moon-faced, beautiful like the moon
- Buse: a kiss expressing affection
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Nil Mahpeyker
Meaning of each name
- Nil: the Nile; the great African river
- Mahpeyker: moon-faced, beautiful like the moon
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Mahpeyker Adile
Meaning of each name
- Mahpeyker: moon-faced, beautiful like the moon
- Adile: just, fair and equitable
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Arzu Mahpeyker
Meaning of each name
- Arzu: wish, desire, longing
- Mahpeyker: moon-faced, beautiful like the moon
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Mahpeyker Nil
Meaning of each name
- Mahpeyker: moon-faced, beautiful like the moon
- Nil: the Nile; the great African river
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Simanur Mahpeyker
Meaning of each name
- Simanur: a compound of face and light
- Mahpeyker: moon-faced, beautiful like the moon
How to pronounce Mahpeyker
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahpejkeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ماه پيكر |
Is Mahpeyker a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahpeyker is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahpeyker 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 Mahpeyker
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
Famous people named Mahpeyker
- Mahpeyker Hanımsultan · b. 1917
- Mahpeyker Öztürk
- Mahpeyker Yönsel · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Mahpeyker
What is the meaning of Mahpeyker?
Mahpeyker means “moon-faced, beautiful like the moon”. Mahpeyker combines Persian māh, 'moon,' and peykar, 'form, appearance, body.' It is a poetic compound comparing someone's appearance to the moon.
Is Mahpeyker a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahpeyker is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahpeyker in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahpeyker nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahpeyker?
Mahpeyker is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mahpeyker have?
Mahpeyker has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Mahpeyker?
Mahpeyker 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 Mahpeyker?
Some ideas: Mahpeyker Buse; Nil Mahpeyker; Mahpeyker Adile.
Famous people named Mahpeyker?
Notable people named Mahpeyker include Mahpeyker Hanımsultan, Mahpeyker Öztürk, Mahpeyker Yönsel.
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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