Ottoman Historical
Mahidevran
mah-hee-dev-RAN
Pronunciation: mah-hee-dev-RAN
قَمَرُ العَصْرِ؛ جَمالُ الدَّهْرِ
Girl Rare
Origin
Ottoman Turkish (from Persian elements)
Meaning
Literally 'moon (mah) of the age/era (devran)'; commonly rendered 'beauty/glory of the age' — from Persian components mah (moon/beauty) + devrān (period, age).
Thematic Cluster
Ottoman Royal Names
Islamic Status
Rare/Historical
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
10
Meaning Urdu
دور کا چاند/دور کا حسن؛ عہد کا جمال
Meaning Arabic
قَمَرُ العَصْرِ؛ جَمالُ الدَّهْرِ
Mahidevran (ماهِ دَوران / ماهیدوران) is an Ottoman Turkish female name composed of Persian mah (ماه, 'moon' or figuratively 'beauty') and devran/dauran (دَوْران, 'time, period, age'). The compounded meaning is conventionally given as 'beauty/glory of the age' or 'moon of the era'. The name is historically attested in Ottoman records — most famously borne by Mahidevran Sultan, a 16th‑century consort in the imperial household of Sultan Süleyman (Suleiman the Magnificent). As such the name carries imperial and historical connotations in Turkish and Ottomanate contexts. For thematic comparison see names like [[Kösem]] (another Ottoman consort name) and [[Mahvash]] (a Persian moon‑related name). The name is not Qur'anic; its use is cultural and historical within Ottoman and Persianate Muslim settings.
FAQs
Was Mahidevran a real historical name?
Yes. Mahidevran is historically attested in Ottoman sources; one well known bearer is Mahidevran Sultan, a consort in the court of Sultan Süleyman.
What is the linguistic origin of Mahidevran?
The name is Ottoman Turkish built from Persian elements: mah (moon/beauty) + devran (age, era).
Does the name appear in Islamic scripture?
No. Mahidevran is not found in the Qur'an or canonical Hadith literature; it is a cultural‑historical name.
Is Mahidevran used in modern Turkey?
It is very rare today and typically encountered in historical contexts or as a consciously archaic/heritage choice.
Are there shorter forms or nicknames for Mahidevran?
Historically, short forms or pet names could occur in private contexts, but no single standardized diminutive is widely recorded; modern pet forms might include 'Mahi' in familiar use.
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