Meltem means “sea breeze”. It probably comes from Ottoman Turkish. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Meltem is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meltem mean?
Meltem is a Turkish female name from meltem, the meteorological term for a sea breeze. The word was inherited from Ottoman Turkish.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Meltem in Turkish
What does Meltem mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Meltem. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sea breeze” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Meltem come from?
Ottoman Turkish, native word. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish ملتم.[2]Likely
Is Meltem a Turkish name?
Yes. Meltem is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Meltem across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MeltemLatin | Girl | same as above: “sea breeze” | 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 Meltem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltem[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Meltem
Sibling names for Meltem
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 Meltem rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İmbatGirl“cool sea breeze”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KarabaşBoy“bachelor; a hardy winter wheat”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KarakanBoy“a mountain tree”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- NursuGirl“water of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ÖzsuUnisex“true soldier; pure water”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DefneGirl“bay laurel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DicleGirl“the Tigris river”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AkdağBoy“white mountain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Meltem
What does the name Meltem mean?
Meltem means “sea breeze”. It probably comes from Ottoman Turkish. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Meltem a girl's or a boy's name?
Meltem is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Meltem come from?
Meltem is of Ottoman Turkish origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meltem?
Meltem 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 Meltem have?
Meltem 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 our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Meltem”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 54928229. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish name from meltem 'sea breeze'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Meltem”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “meltem”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92976789. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun (meteorology) sea breeze; inherited from Ottoman ملتم
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