Mecnun means “mad, crazy”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Mecnun is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Mecnun mean?
Literal meaning
Mecnun is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from مَجْنُون ‘mad, crazy’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “mad, crazy”.[1]
Mecnun in Turkish
What does Mecnun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mecnun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “mad, crazy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mecnun come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. From Ottoman Turkish مجنون (mecnūn), borrowed from Arabic مَجْنُون (majnūn, “mad, crazy”, literally “possessed by a jinn”). Originally the nickname of an Arab poet as recounted in an ancient tale.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mecnun a Turkish name?
Yes. Mecnun is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Mecnun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MecnunLatin | Boy | same as above: “mad, crazy” | Documented[1] |
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 Mecnun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecnun[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mecnun
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 Mecnun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YalçınBoy“steep, sheer”same language (turkish)
- UçbayBoy“lord of the frontier”same language (turkish)
- DürnevGirl“new pearl”same language (turkish)
- BeytöreUnisex“lord of the law”same language (turkish)
- YelenBoy“desire; storm”same language (turkish)
- RecaiBoy“hopeful”same language (turkish)
- TemürhanBoy“iron khan”same language (turkish)
- OktüreUnisex“arrow law”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mecnun
What does the name Mecnun mean?
Mecnun means “mad, crazy”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Mecnun a girl's or a boy's name?
Mecnun is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mecnun come from?
Mecnun is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mecnun?
Mecnun 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 Mecnun have?
Mecnun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Mecnun”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 85560287. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From Ottoman Turkish مجنون (mecnūn), borrowed from Arabic مَجْنُون (majnūn, “mad, crazy”, literally “possessed by a jinn”). Originally the nickname of an Arab poet as recounted in an ancient tale.; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Mecnun
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