Boy name
Mestur name meaning
“concealed; covered over”
Mestur means “concealed” or “covered over” and derives from Arabic mastūr, a passive adjective from satara, “to cover or conceal.” It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Mesture is its related feminine form, and a curtain concealing an object illustrates the word’s literal meaning.
What does Mestur mean?
Concealed; covered over
In Turkish: gizlenmiş, üzeri örtülmüş
Mestur is a name formed from an older adjective for something covered or kept from view. It shares its root with setr and Mesture. Historical texts can use it for physical covering as well as secrecy, with both senses centred on the absence of visibility.
Origin of the name Mestur
It comes from Arabic mastūr, the passive participle of satara, 'to cover or conceal'.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mestur in the Quran? | As a word · مستورا · 17:45The source word occurs as مستورا in Surah al-Isra, where it is used as an adjective describing a barrier. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
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 Mestur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mestuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مستور |
Is Mestur a boy’s name?
Yes, Mestur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mestur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Mestur
What is the meaning of Mestur?
Mestur means “concealed; covered over”. It comes from Arabic mastūr, the passive participle of satara, 'to cover or conceal'.
Is Mestur a boy’s name?
Yes, Mestur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mestur in the Quran?
As a word. The source word occurs as مستورا in Surah al-Isra, where it is used as an adjective describing a barrier. (e.g.: 17:45)
What is the origin of the name Mestur?
Mestur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mestur have?
Mestur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mestur?
Mestur 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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