What origin is the name Mashhur?

Mashhur comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mashhur?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Mashhur — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Mashhur

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mashhur

Mashhur

Boy

Arabic

2 syllables

Mashhur (مشهور) is an Arabic boy's name meaning "From the Arabic word for 'famous' or 'well-known'. A masculine name representing status and recognition.".

Mashhur is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "From the Arabic word for 'famous' or 'well-known'. A masculine name representing status and recognition.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: مشهور
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Arabic word for 'famous' or 'well-known'. A masculine name representing status and recognition.

Popularity

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Written as مشهور

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What does Mashhur mean?

Mashhur is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "From the Arabic word for 'famous' or 'well-known'. A masculine name representing status and recognition.".

How popular is Mashhur?

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Sister names that go with Mashhur

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Mashhur.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mashhur

Mashhur means "From the Arabic word for 'famous' or 'well-known'. A masculine name representing status and recognition." — these names share that spirit.

Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Layla — "Layla comes from the Arabic layl, meaning 'night'. It is known from the classic love story of Layla and Majnun." (Arabic)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)