Mahperi means “moon fairy”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Mahperi is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mahperi mean?
Literally: mah 'moon' + peri 'fairy'
Literal meaning
Mahperi is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “moon fairy”, from mah 'moon' + peri 'fairy'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Moon
Mahperi in Turkish
What does Mahperi mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mahperi. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon fairy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mahperi come from?
Persian, compound. From mah 'moon' + peri 'fairy'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mahperi a Turkish name?
Yes. Mahperi is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mahperi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MahperiLatin | Girl | same as above: “moon fairy” | 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 Mahperi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahperi | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Mahperi
Sibling names for Mahperi
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 Mahperi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülenayUnisex“smiling moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AytöreUnisex“enlightened custom”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- SevinayGirl“joyful moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AybenGirl“moon-like beauty spot”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- SonayUnisex“last moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AyşirinGirl“sweet moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AytimurBoy“moon iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
- AygüzelGirl“beautiful girl; beautiful moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Mahperi
What does the name Mahperi mean?
Mahperi means “moon fairy”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Mahperi a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahperi is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mahperi come from?
Mahperi is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahperi?
Mahperi 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 Mahperi have?
Mahperi has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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