Meleknaz means “graceful angel”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Meleknaz is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Meleknaz mean?
Literally: melek 'angel' + naz 'grace, coquetry'
Literal meaning
Meleknaz is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “graceful angel”, from melek 'angel' + naz 'grace, coquetry'. Its elements are Arabic and Persian in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Beauty
Meleknaz in Turkish
What does Meleknaz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Meleknaz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “graceful angel” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Meleknaz come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. From melek 'angel' + naz 'grace, coquetry'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Meleknaz a Turkish name?
Yes. Meleknaz is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Meleknaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MeleknazLatin | Unisex | same as above: “graceful angel” | 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 Meleknaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meleknaz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Meleknaz
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdizhamilBoy“servant of the Beautiful”
- AbdugülBoy“person as beautiful as a flower”
- AbdülcemalBoy“servant of the Beautiful”
- AbduljamalBoy“beautiful person”
- AbdulqewimBoy“person of beautiful stature”
- AbdunazirBoy“beautiful, handsome person”
- AbdusenemBoy“beautiful person”
- AbduzahirBoy“clear, manifest; handsome, beautiful; servant of the Manifest God”
Sibling names for Meleknaz
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 Meleknaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SülünGirl“pheasant; slender and graceful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- EşayUnisex“beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- BenşenUnisex“beauty spot + joyful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GülebetinGirl“decorative stitch; a symbol of beauty and delicacy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- AlevnazGirl“graceful flame”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- SerpilGirl“flourish and grow beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- AygüzelGirl“beautiful girl; beautiful moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- HüsnaGirl“most beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Meleknaz
What does the name Meleknaz mean?
Meleknaz means “graceful angel”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Meleknaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Meleknaz is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Meleknaz come from?
Meleknaz is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meleknaz?
Meleknaz 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 Meleknaz have?
Meleknaz has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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