Girl name
Maksume name meaning
“apportioned, assigned as a share”
Maksume means apportioned or assigned as a share. It is explained through Arabic maqsūma, the feminine form of maqsūm, and is used as a girl’s name in Türkiye. The division of a whole into portions illustrates its meaning. Maksum is the related masculine name with the same linguistic foundation.
What does Maksume mean?
Apportioned, assigned as a share
In Turkish: paylaştırılmış, payına ayrılmış olan
When understood as the feminine counterpart of Maksum, Maksume belongs to the vocabulary of shares and allocation. Turkish kısmet and taksim belong to the same root family. Confusion with Masume is possible in name records, making the original spelling particularly important when assigning a meaning.
Origin of the name Maksume
It probably derives from Arabic maqsūma, ‘divided or apportioned’, the feminine of maqsūm. This derivation distinguishes it from Masume.
How to pronounce Maksume
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maksume/ |
| Arabic | مقسومة |
Is Maksume a girl’s name?
Yes, Maksume is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Maksume does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Maksume
What is the meaning of Maksume?
Maksume means “apportioned, assigned as a share”. It probably derives from Arabic maqsūma, ‘divided or apportioned’, the feminine of maqsūm. This derivation distinguishes it from Masume.
Is Maksume a girl’s name?
Yes, Maksume is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Maksume in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Maksume nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Maksume?
Maksume is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Maksume have?
Maksume has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Maksume?
Maksume 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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