Masal means “fairy tale, story”. It comes from Turkish elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Masal is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Masal mean?
Literally: Turkish masal 'fable, fairy tale'
Literal meaning
Masal is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “fairy tale, story”, from Turkish masal 'fable, fairy tale'. Its elements are Turkish in origin.
Masal in Turkish
What does Masal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Masal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fairy tale, story” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Masal come from?
Turkish, compound. From Turkish masal 'fable, fairy tale'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Masal a Turkish name?
Yes. Masal is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Masal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MasalLatin | Girl | same as above: “fairy tale, story” | 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 Masal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Masal
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 Masal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BedihBoy“evident, clear”same language (turkish)
- TekalUnisex“unique take”same language (turkish)
- HürnazGirl“free charm”same language (turkish)
- FariseGirl“horsewoman, rider”same language (turkish)
- İlbikeGirl“lady of the realm”same language (turkish)
- FerhunBoy“joyful; of glorious descent”same language (turkish)
- KahramanBoy“hero”same language (turkish)
- RagıpBoy“desirous, willing”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Masal
What does the name Masal mean?
Masal means “fairy tale, story”. It comes from Turkish elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Masal a girl's or a boy's name?
Masal is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Masal come from?
Masal is of Turkish origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Masal?
Masal 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 Masal have?
Masal has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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