Girl name
Mergube name meaning
“desired, admired, sought after”
Mergube means “desired,” “admired,” or “sought after.” It comes from Arabic marġūba, the feminine form of marġūb, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its direct connections are Mergup and Merğub, which share the same underlying word and the same meaning of being desired.
What does Mergube mean?
Desired, admired, sought after
In Turkish: beğenilen, arzulanan, rağbet gören
Mergube is formed from an adjective expressing appreciation and desire. It shares a root with Turkish rağbet, a connection that helps clarify its meaning. It belongs to the same name family as Mergup; its final e reflects the feminine form of the Arabic source.
Origin of the name Mergube
It comes from Arabic marġūba, 'desired or admired', the feminine form of marġūb, which also underlies Mergup.
How to pronounce Mergube
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meɾɡube/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مرغوبه |
| Arabic | مرغوبة |
Is Mergube a girl’s name?
Yes, Mergube is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mergube 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 Mergube
What is the meaning of Mergube?
Mergube means “desired, admired, sought after”. It comes from Arabic marġūba, 'desired or admired', the feminine form of marġūb, which also underlies Mergup.
Is Mergube a girl’s name?
Yes, Mergube is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mergube in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mergube nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mergube?
Mergube is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mergube have?
Mergube has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mergube?
Mergube 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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