Girl name
Mefkure name meaning
“an ideal; an aspiration to pursue”
Mefkure means “an ideal or an aspiration to pursue.” Its source is mefkûre, a word formed in late Ottoman Turkish using the Arabic root for thinking. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is closely associated with ülkü, the Turkish word for a guiding ideal or cherished objective.
What does Mefkure mean?
An ideal; an aspiration to pursue
In Turkish: ülkü, ulaşılması amaçlanan düşünce
Mefkure is a feminine name expressing an ideal adopted as a goal. The word has a notable place in intellectual writing from the late Ottoman and early Republican periods. It is close in meaning to Ülkü and related through its Arabic root to fikir and the name Fikriye.
Origin of the name Mefkure
Mefkure comes from a late Ottoman Turkish formation built on the Arabic f-k-r root, “to think.” Its established modern sense is an ideal or guiding aspiration rather than simply a thought.
How to pronounce Mefkure
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mefkuɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مفكوره |
Is Mefkure a girl’s name?
Yes, Mefkure is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mefkure does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Mefküre, Mefkûre
Names that sound like Mefkure
Names with related meanings
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Dilek♀A wish
- Hülya♀Pleasant reverie
- Rüya♀A dream in sleep
- Ülkü♀An ideal
- Hayal♀A mental image
- Arzu♀Wish, desire, longing
- Kardelen♀Snowdrop, an early flower emerging through snow
- Filiz♀A fresh young shoot or sprout
- Emel♀Hope, a desired goal
- Deva♀Remedy, healing treatment
Famous people named Mefkure
- Mefkure Eraslan Şahin · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Mefkure
What is the meaning of Mefkure?
Mefkure means “an ideal; an aspiration to pursue”. Mefkure comes from a late Ottoman Turkish formation built on the Arabic f-k-r root, “to think.” Its established modern sense is an ideal or guiding aspiration rather than simply a thought.
Is Mefkure a girl’s name?
Yes, Mefkure is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mefkure in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mefkure nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mefkure?
Mefkure is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mefkure have?
Mefkure has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mefkure?
Mefkure does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mefkure?
Other spellings: Mefküre, Mefkûre.
Famous people named Mefkure?
Notable people named Mefkure include Mefkure Eraslan Şahin.
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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