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Mahsuri Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "mahsuri" is "pure, chaste", and is used often for "girls".

Name
mahsuri
Meaning
pure, chaste
Pronunciation
mah-soo-ree
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Mahsuri Name Details

Mahsuri is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the word 'mahsur', which means 'protected' or 'safe'. According to Malay folklore, Mahsuri was a beautiful woman who lived in the island of Langkawi in Malaysia during the 19th century. She was falsely accused of adultery and executed. Legend has it that she cursed the island for seven generations before her death. Mahsuri is a popular name in Malaysia and it symbolizes purity and innocence.

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