Girl name
Maşuka name meaning
“beloved woman, female beloved”
Maşuka means beloved woman or female beloved. It derives from Arabic maʿshūqa, the feminine form of maʿshūq, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The related name Maşuk and the Turkish word aşk share its root. The beloved figure in classical poetry offers a concrete literary association with its meaning.
What does Maşuka mean?
Beloved woman, female beloved
In Turkish: aşkla sevilen kadın, sevgili
Maşuka is a feminine name and a literary term for a beloved woman. Its difference from Maşuk comes from the Arabic feminine ending. Within the poetic relationship between lover and beloved, it names the beloved side; its meaning describes a relationship rather than a personality trait.
Origin of the name Maşuka
Arabic maʿshūqa is the feminine form of maʿshūq, ‘beloved’. In Turkish it belongs to the same root family as Maşuk and aşk.
How to pronounce Maşuka
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maʃuka/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | معشوقه |
| Arabic | معشوقة |
Is Maşuka a girl’s name?
Yes, Maşuka is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Maşuka does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Maşuka
What is the meaning of Maşuka?
Maşuka means “beloved woman, female beloved”. Arabic maʿshūqa is the feminine form of maʿshūq, ‘beloved’. In Turkish it belongs to the same root family as Maşuk and aşk.
Is Maşuka a girl’s name?
Yes, Maşuka is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Maşuka in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Maşuka nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Maşuka?
Maşuka is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Maşuka have?
Maşuka has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Maşuka?
Maşuka 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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