Mahî means “effacing, erasing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Mahî is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Mahî mean?
Literal meaning
Mahî is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “effacing, erasing”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mahî in Turkish
What does Mahî mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mahî. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “effacing, erasing” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Mahî come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mahî a Turkish name?
Yes. Mahî is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mahî across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MahîLatin | Unisex | same as above: “effacing, erasing” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Mahî
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahî | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mahî
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mahî rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErdibekBoy“lord who has attained”same language (turkish)
- AyşeduduUnisex“Ayşe the parrot”same language (turkish)
- BörübayBoy“wolf lord”same language (turkish)
- ŞiirGirl“poem”same language (turkish)
- HepşenUnisex“always cheerful”same language (turkish)
- SanayUnisex“beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish)
- AlaçukUnisex“hut, cabin”same language (turkish)
- AkipekGirl“white silk”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mahî
What does the name Mahî mean?
Mahî means “effacing, erasing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Mahî a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahî is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Mahî come from?
Mahî is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahî?
Mahî is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Mahî have?
Mahî has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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