Girl name
Mahur name meaning
“the name of a Turkish musical makam”
Mahur is the name of a makam in Turkish music. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it comes from the Persian musical term mâhûr, retained in Turkish musical vocabulary. A song composed in the Mahur makam provides a concrete, audible connection with the name's musical meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mahur mean?
The name of a Turkish musical makam
In Turkish: Türk müziğinde bir makamın adı
Mahur draws its meaning directly from musical tradition. In Turkish music it names a makam resolving on the rast pitch, giving the name associations with a particular musical language and repertoire. It belongs to the same cultural vocabulary as Rast and Hüzzam; an explanation based simply on the word for moon is unreliable.
How popular is Mahur?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Mahur in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Mahur
Mahur comes from the Persian musical name māhūr. In Turkish it designates a particular makam in traditional music; a deeper literal analysis of the word is uncertain.
Double names with Mahur
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mahur Azize
Meaning of each name
- Mahur: the name of a Turkish musical makam
- Azize: precious, esteemed; powerful
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Sıla Mahur
Meaning of each name
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
- Mahur: the name of a Turkish musical makam
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Mahur Berrin
Meaning of each name
- Mahur: the name of a Turkish musical makam
- Berrin: highest; most exalted
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Elvin Mahur
Meaning of each name
- Elvin: Elf friend
- Mahur: the name of a Turkish musical makam
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Mahur Behiye
Meaning of each name
- Mahur: the name of a Turkish musical makam
- Behiye: beautiful, radiant, splendid
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Nüket Mahur
Meaning of each name
- Nüket: subtle meanings, witty remarks
- Mahur: the name of a Turkish musical makam
How to pronounce Mahur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ماهور |
Is Mahur a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mahur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mahur
Names with related meanings
- Arya♀Aria
- Neva♀Sound, melody, harmony
- Ezgi♀Melody
- Beste♀A composed piece of music
- Seda♀Voice, sound, echo
- Lorin♀Lullaby, singing a lullaby
- Renan♂♀Singing, joyful vocal expression
- Şehnaz♀Royal grace
- Melodi♀Melody, a coherent musical line
- Naşide♀Poem, song, recited verse
- Türkü♀A song in the folk tradition
- Bülbül♀Nightingale, a bird noted for its song
FAQ about the name Mahur
What is the meaning of Mahur?
Mahur means “the name of a Turkish musical makam”. Mahur comes from the Persian musical name māhūr. In Turkish it designates a particular makam in traditional music; a deeper literal analysis of the word is uncertain.
Is Mahur a girl’s name?
Yes, Mahur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mahur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mahur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mahur?
Mahur is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mahur have?
Mahur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mahur?
Mahur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Mahur?
Some ideas: Mahur Azize; Sıla Mahur; Mahur Berrin.
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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