Boy name
Mamur name meaning
“flourishing; developed and well maintained”
Mamur means flourishing, developed, and well maintained. It comes from Arabic maʿmūr, describing something inhabited or built up, and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. A settlement with maintained houses and actively used streets provides a concrete image of the name’s association with habitation and flourishing surroundings.
What does Mamur mean?
Flourishing; developed and well maintained
In Turkish: bayındır; gelişmiş, bakımlı ve şen
Mamur usually describes a well-developed or flourishing place in Turkish. As a name, it retains that image of habitation and vitality. The same Arabic word appears in the Quranic expression al-Bayt al-Maʿmūr, while a Turkish idiom uses it to suggest completeness.
Origin of the name Mamur
It derives from Arabic maʿmūr, describing something inhabited, built up, or made flourishing.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mamur in the Quran? | As a word · المعمور · 52:4The source word for Mamur occurs in the Quran as المعمور within the expression البيت المعمور, the frequented house. |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Mamur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | معمور |
Is Mamur a boy’s name?
Yes, Mamur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mamur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mamur
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Bartu♂Wealth, possessions
- Zeyd♂İncrease, growth, and development
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Suat♂Happiness, joy
- Yasir♂One who brings ease
- Servet♂Wealth
- İmran♂Flourishing, prosperity
- Ammar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
FAQ about the name Mamur
What is the meaning of Mamur?
Mamur means “flourishing; developed and well maintained”. It derives from Arabic maʿmūr, describing something inhabited, built up, or made flourishing.
Is Mamur a boy’s name?
Yes, Mamur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mamur in the Quran?
As a word. The source word for Mamur occurs in the Quran as المعمور within the expression البيت المعمور, the frequented house. (e.g.: 52:4)
What is the origin of the name Mamur?
Mamur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mamur have?
Mamur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mamur?
Mamur 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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