Mekan means “place, abode”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
- Mekan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mekan mean?
Literally: Arabic makān
Literal meaning
Mekan is a boy's name used in Turkmen. It means “place, abode”, from Arabic makān. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mekan in Turkmen
What does Mekan mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Mekan. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “place, abode” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mekan come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic makān.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mekan a Turkmen name?
Yes. Mekan is used as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mekan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | MekanLatin | Boy | same as above: “place, abode” | 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 Mekan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mekan | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mekan
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mekan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÝazmyratBoy“spring wish”same language (turkmen)
- AýnaGirl“mirror”same language (turkmen)
- HudaýberdiBoy“God-given”same language (turkmen)
- UmytBoy“hope”same language (turkmen)
- GurbansoltanGirl“sultana of the Sacrifice feast”same language (turkmen)
- HojageldiBoy“the hoja has come”same language (turkmen)
- NazarBoy“gaze, look”same language (turkmen)
- GylyçBoy“sword”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Mekan
What does the name Mekan mean?
Mekan means “place, abode”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
Is Mekan a girl's or a boy's name?
Mekan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mekan come from?
Mekan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mekan?
Mekan is recorded for Turkmen. 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 Mekan have?
Mekan 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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