Mastura means “modest, veiled”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and Uzbek.
- Mastura is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh and Uzbek.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mastura mean?
Literal meaning
Mastura is a girl's name used in Kazakh and Uzbek. It means “modest, veiled”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mastura in Kazakh and Uzbek
What does Mastura mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Мәстура, Мастура and Mastura (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “chaste, modest”. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
What does Mastura mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Mastura and Мастура (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “modest, veiled” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Mastura come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Mastura?
Mastura is used as a given name in Kazakh 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.
Mastura across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | МәстураCyrillic МастураCyrillic | Girl | “chaste, modest” | Documented[2] |
| Uzbek | MasturaLatin | Girl | same as above: “modest, veiled” | 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 Mastura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastura[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Mastura[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Мастура[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Мастура[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Мәстура[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Мастура[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Mastura | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Mastura | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Мастура | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Mastura
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 Mastura rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZhadigerBoy“keepsake, memento”same language (kazakh)
- DiloroGirl“adorning the heart; beloved”same language (uzbek)
- XonzodaGirl“princess, khan's daughter”same language (uzbek)
- JabborBoy“mighty, compelling”same language (uzbek)
- ErgashBoy“follower”same language (uzbek)
- ZarinaGirl“golden”same language (kazakh, uzbek)
- KanagatUnisex“contentment, satisfaction”same language (kazakh)
- AiadilBoy“just as the moon”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Mastura
What does the name Mastura mean?
Mastura means “modest, veiled”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and Uzbek.
Is Mastura a girl's or a boy's name?
Mastura is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Uzbek: girls.
Where does Mastura come from?
Mastura is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mastura?
Mastura is recorded for Kazakh 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 Mastura spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Мастура (Cyrillic), Мәстура (Cyrillic), Mastura (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mastura have?
Mastura has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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. Mastura (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5537614. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Mastura: hidden, veiled; virgin; listed as a uzbek given name in Mastura
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Mastura recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Мастура recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Мәстура (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+1 more)
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