Maʼruf means “well-known, kindly”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and also used in Turkish.
- Maʼruf is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Maʼruf mean?
Literal meaning
Maʼruf is a boy's name used in Turkish and Uzbek. It means “well-known, kindly”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Maʼruf in Turkish and Uzbek
What does Maʼruf mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Maruf. Here it is glossed as “well-known, renowned”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Maʼruf mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Maʼruf and Маъруф (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “well-known, kindly” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Maʼruf come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Maʼruf?
Maʼruf is used as a given name in Turkish and Uzbek. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Maʼruf across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MarufLatin | Boy | “well-known, renowned” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | MaʼrufLatin | Boy | same as above: “well-known, kindly” | Documented[1] |
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 Maʼruf
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruf | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Maʼruf | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Маъруф | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Maʼruf
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Maʼruf rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüllüGirl“with roses”same language (turkish)
- SerengülGirl“rose of the seren”same language (turkish)
- AdarUnisex“maturity; time; companion”same language (turkish)
- VeciheGirl“distinguished, eminent”same language (turkish)
- HamraGirl“red, crimson”same language (turkish)
- AyımşaUnisex“my little moon”same language (turkish)
- YağısıyanUnisex“victor over the enemy”same language (turkish)
- SadoqatGirl“loyalty, faithfulness”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Maʼruf
What does the name Maʼruf mean?
Maʼruf means “well-known, kindly”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and also used in Turkish.
Is Maʼruf a girl's or a boy's name?
Maʼruf is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Maʼruf come from?
Maʼruf is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Maʼruf?
Maʼruf is recorded for Turkish and Uzbek. 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 is Maʼruf spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Maruf (Latin), Maʼruf (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Maʼruf have?
Maʼruf has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Maʼruf (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5500488. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Maʼruf: well known; approved; listed as a uzbek given name in Maʼruf
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