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Masyhur name meaning

“renowned, widely known”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/masihur/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
#4,264

Masyhur is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning renowned or widely known. Its source is the Arabic word mašhūr, meaning widely known. The same word was also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian as masyhur, giving the name a direct connection to that borrowed vocabulary.

What does Masyhur mean?

Renowned, widely known

In Indonesian: terkenal, dikenal luas

Origin and cultural usage of Masyhur

From Arabic mašhūr, meaning widely known, also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian as masyhur.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withM · Ma

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Masyhur in Islam and the Quran

Masyhur does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Masyhur

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Masyhur, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Masyhur Yaser Sultoni

    Meaning of each word

    • Masyhur: renowned, widely known
    • Yaser: prosperous, well-off
    • Sultoni: sultanic or royal
  • Masyhur Tarmudji Aiman

    Meaning of each word

    • Masyhur: renowned, widely known
    • Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
    • Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
  • Masyhur Rokib

    Meaning of each word

    • Masyhur: renowned, widely known
    • Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
  • Ghulam Masyhur Iqbal

    Meaning of each word

    • Ghulam: boy, young man
    • Masyhur: renowned, widely known
    • Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
  • Masyhur Sobron

    Meaning of each word

    • Masyhur: renowned, widely known
    • Sobron: patience; perseverance
  • Masyhur Sarifudin Khairi

    Meaning of each word

    • Masyhur: renowned, widely known
    • Sarifudin: nobility of the faith
    • Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable

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How to pronounce Masyhur

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/masihur/
Arabic scriptمشهور
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦱ꧀ꦲꦸꦂ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮞᮤᮠᮥᮁ

Is Masyhur a boy’s name?

Yes, Masyhur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Masyhur ranks #4,264 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Masyhur

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Masyhur

  • Masyhur Irsyam · b. 1959

FAQ about the name Masyhur

What is the meaning of Masyhur?

Masyhur means renowned, widely known. From Arabic mašhūr, meaning widely known, also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian as masyhur.

Is Masyhur a boy’s name?

Yes, Masyhur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Masyhur?

Masyhur is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Masyhur in the Quran?

Masyhur does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Masyhur have?

Masyhur has 3 syllables and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Masyhur?

Masyhur ranks #4,264 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Masyhur?

Some ideas: Masyhur Yaser Sultoni; Masyhur Tarmudji Aiman; Masyhur Rokib.

Famous people named Masyhur?

Notable people named Masyhur include Masyhur Irsyam.

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