Masume means “innocent”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Masume is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Masume mean?
Literal meaning
Masume is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “innocent”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Masum
Meaning themes: Purity
Masume in Turkish
What does Masume mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Masume. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “innocent” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Masume come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Masume a Turkish name?
Yes. Masume is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Masume across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MasumeLatin | Girl | same as above: “innocent” | 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 Masume
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masume | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Masume
Sibling names for Masume
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 Masume rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ArıkanBoy“pure-blooded”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- DurusanBoy“of pure repute”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AkağanBoy“pure rising one”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AkyürekBoy“pure-hearted, well-meaning person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- NeziheGirl“pure, decent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ArkoçUnisex“honourable ram”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ArıkolBoy“pure arm”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- SadiceGirl“plain, pure”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Masume
What does the name Masume mean?
Masume means “innocent”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Masume a girl's or a boy's name?
Masume is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Masume come from?
Masume is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Masume?
Masume 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 Masume have?
Masume has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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