Girl name
Mahrou name meaning
“moon-faced; having a face like the moon”
Mahrou means “moon-faced” or “having a face as beautiful as the moon.” It is a Latin alphabet spelling of Persian māh-rū, combining māh, meaning moon, with rū, meaning face. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes the poetic comparison of a beautiful face to the luminous full moon.
What does Mahrou mean?
Moon-faced; having a face like the moon
In Turkish: ay yüzlü; yüzü ay gibi güzel
Mahrou carries a Persian poetic comparison between the moon and a beautiful face. The same construction may be written Mahru in Turkish. Its second element specifically means face, so the compound evokes a face likened to the moon rather than simply naming the celestial body.
Origin of the name Mahrou
Mahrou is a Latin-script rendering of Persian māh-rū. It combines māh, meaning moon, and rū, meaning face.
How to pronounce Mahrou
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahɾou/ |
Is Mahrou a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahrou is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahrou does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahrou
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 Mahrou
- Mahrou Ahmadi · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Mahrou
What is the meaning of Mahrou?
Mahrou means “moon-faced; having a face like the moon”. Mahrou is a Latin-script rendering of Persian māh-rū. It combines māh, meaning moon, and rū, meaning face.
Is Mahrou a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahrou is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahrou in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahrou nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahrou?
Mahrou is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mahrou have?
Mahrou has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mahrou?
Mahrou does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mahrou?
Notable people named Mahrou include Mahrou Ahmadi.
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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