Mahra means “valuable person; suitable thing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Mahra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mahra mean?
Literal meaning
Mahra is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “valuable person; suitable thing”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mahra in Turkish
What does Mahra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mahra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “valuable person; suitable thing” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mahra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mahra a Turkish name?
Yes. Mahra is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mahra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MahraLatin | Boy | same as above: “valuable person; suitable thing” | 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 Mahra
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahra | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mahra
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 Mahra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülsümeGirl“round, plump-faced”same language (turkish)
- AkımanBoy“generous person”same language (turkish)
- AltınhanımGirl“golden lady”same language (turkish)
- AyzıtGirl“name of an ancient Turkic goddess of beauty, chastity and birth”same language (turkish)
- RemziyeGirl“example, symbol”same language (turkish)
- TabendeGirl“shining, radiant”same language (turkish)
- AkkınBoy“passionate, eager; flowing water; smooth, even”same language (turkish)
- JaleGirl“dew”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mahra
What does the name Mahra mean?
Mahra means “valuable person; suitable thing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Mahra a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahra is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mahra come from?
Mahra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahra?
Mahra 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 Mahra have?
Mahra has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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