Meftun means “enchanted, smitten”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Meftun is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meftun mean?
Literal meaning
Meftun is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “enchanted, smitten”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meftun in Turkish
What does Meftun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Meftun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “enchanted, smitten” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Meftun come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Meftun a Turkish name?
Yes. Meftun is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meftun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MeftunLatin | Boy | same as above: “enchanted, smitten” | 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 Meftun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meftun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Meftun
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 Meftun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüzingülUnisex“choice flower”same language (turkish)
- AcabayBoy“elder lord”same language (turkish)
- AkbetGirl“fair face”same language (turkish)
- GülcemalGirl“rose-like beauty”same language (turkish)
- IşınsalUnisex“radiant, of rays”same language (turkish)
- AytutkunGirl“devoted to the moon”same language (turkish)
- KarabükeyBoy“powerful wrestler”same language (turkish)
- AnakızUnisex“motherly girl”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Meftun
What does the name Meftun mean?
Meftun means “enchanted, smitten”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Meftun a girl's or a boy's name?
Meftun is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Meftun come from?
Meftun is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meftun?
Meftun 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 Meftun have?
Meftun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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