Meram means “wish, intention”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Meram is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Meram mean?
Literal meaning
Meram is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “wish, intention”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also a common noun
Meram in Turkish
What does Meram mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Meram. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wish, intention” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Meram come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Meram a Turkish name?
Yes. Meram is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meram across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MeramLatin | Girl | same as above: “wish, intention” | 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 Meram
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meram | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Meram
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 Meram rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BuruktekinBoy“tart prince”same language (turkish)
- YıldızhanUnisex“star khan”same language (turkish)
- AcabayBoy“elder lord”same language (turkish)
- BerfinGirl“snowdrop”same language (turkish)
- SezgiUnisex“intuition”same language (turkish)
- OnurkanBoy“honour blood”same language (turkish)
- AbuzettinBoy“father of İzzettin”same language (turkish)
- DiksoyBoy“upright lineage”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Meram
What does the name Meram mean?
Meram means “wish, intention”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Meram a girl's or a boy's name?
Meram is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Meram come from?
Meram is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meram?
Meram 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 Meram have?
Meram 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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