Melul means “weary; sorrowful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Melul is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Melul mean?
Literal meaning
Melul is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “weary; sorrowful”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Melul in Turkish
What does Melul mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Melul. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “weary; sorrowful” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Melul come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Melul a Turkish name?
Yes. Melul is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Melul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MelulLatin | Unisex | same as above: “weary; sorrowful” | 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 Melul
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melul | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Melul
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 Melul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RüştiyeGirl“relating to maturity”same language (turkish)
- FersanUnisex“a marten-like animal whose pelt is used for fur”same language (turkish)
- TunçerBoy“bronze man”same language (turkish)
- DâhiUnisex“genius”same language (turkish)
- KongurBoy“chestnut-brown”same language (turkish)
- OkşanGirl“arrow + reputation”same language (turkish)
- SoydaşBoy“of the same lineage; kinsman”same language (turkish)
- EnisBoy“warm, gentle, meek”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Melul
What does the name Melul mean?
Melul means “weary; sorrowful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Melul a girl's or a boy's name?
Melul is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Melul come from?
Melul is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Melul?
Melul 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 Melul have?
Melul 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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