Boy name
Meşkur name meaning
“worthy of thanks; appreciated”
Meşkur means “worthy of thanks” or “appreciated” and comes from Arabic maškūr, a passive adjective derived from šakara, “to thank.” It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Şükrü and Şükriye are related names, linking it with the vocabulary of gratitude and appreciation.
What does Meşkur mean?
Worthy of thanks; appreciated
In Turkish: teşekküre değer, takdir edilmiş
Meşkur derives from an older adjective expressing appreciation for an effort or action. It shares its root with Turkish teşekkür and şükür. The Arabic word also occurs in the Quran, while historical Turkish usage often connects it with valued effort, giving the name an association with gratitude.
Origin of the name Meşkur
It comes from Arabic maškūr, 'thanked or appreciated', the passive participle of šakara, 'to thank'.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Meşkur in the Quran? | As a word · مشكورا · 17:19, 76:22The source word appears as مشكورا in the Quran, describing effort or striving as appreciated or acknowledged. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
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How to pronounce Meşkur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meʃkuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مشكور |
Is Meşkur a boy’s name?
Yes, Meşkur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Meşkur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Meşkûr
Names that sound like Meşkur
Names with related meanings
- Şükrü♂Relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
- Vefa♂Loyalty, lasting friendship and keeping promises
- Şakir♂Thankful
- Hamdullah♂Praise of God
- Nimetullah♂God's blessing
- Hamidullah♂One who praises God
- Şükür♂Gratitude
- Abdüşşekur♂Servant of God, the Most Appreciative
- Hüdaverdi♂God gave
- Khamid♂One who praises God
- Memnun♂Pleased, glad
FAQ about the name Meşkur
What is the meaning of Meşkur?
Meşkur means “worthy of thanks; appreciated”. It comes from Arabic maškūr, 'thanked or appreciated', the passive participle of šakara, 'to thank'.
Is Meşkur a boy’s name?
Yes, Meşkur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Meşkur in the Quran?
As a word. The source word appears as مشكورا in the Quran, describing effort or striving as appreciated or acknowledged. (e.g.: 17:19, 76:22)
What is the origin of the name Meşkur?
Meşkur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meşkur have?
Meşkur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Meşkur?
Meşkur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Meşkur?
Other spellings: Meşkûr.
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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