Melik means “king; wealthy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Melik is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Melik mean?
پادىشاھ؛ مالدارLiteral meaning
Melik (مەلىك) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “king; wealthy” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Melik in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Melik mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Melik. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “king; wealthy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Melik mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەلىك and Melik (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “king; wealthy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Melik mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Məlik. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “king; wealthy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Melik come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Melik?
Melik is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Melik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MelikLatin | Boy | same as above: “king; wealthy” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | مەلىكArabic script | Boy | same as above: “king; wealthy” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | MəlikLatin | Boy | same as above: “king; wealthy” | 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 Melik
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.
Names related to Melik
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Melik
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Melik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EnginsoyUnisex“of broad, noble lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HanbegümGirl“wife of a ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BatıbayBoy“western lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “fortunate prince”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ImirghiyasBoy“Ghiyas with the suffix Emir”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NecipBoy“noble-born”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KerimullaBoy“God's generosity; God's miracle; God's noble servant”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “glorious, noble”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Melik
What does the name Melik mean?
Melik means “king; wealthy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Melik a girl's or a boy's name?
Melik is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Melik come from?
Melik is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Melik?
Melik is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 is Melik spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Melik (Latin), مەلىك (Arabic script), Məlik (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Melik have?
Melik has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: پادىشاھ؛ مالدار; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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