Mereili means “joyful, honoured”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Mereili is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mereili mean?
Literal meaning
Mereili is a girl's name used in Kazakh. It means “joyful, honoured”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Mereili in Kazakh
What does Mereili mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Мерейлі and Mereili (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joyful, honoured” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Mereili come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mereili a Kazakh name?
Yes. Mereili is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Mereili across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | МерейліCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “joyful, honoured” | 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 Mereili
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 Mereili
Sibling names for Mereili
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mereili rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BaidauletBoy“rich and prosperous”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SadiBoy“happy, fortunate”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- BereketBoy“blessing, abundance”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- DaurenBoy“heyday, happy times”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- DauletbaiBoy“rich in fortune”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- RyskeldiBoy“fortune has come”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- BerekeUnisex“blessing, fortune”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- YrystyGirl“fortunate”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Mereili
What does the name Mereili mean?
Mereili means “joyful, honoured”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Mereili a girl's or a boy's name?
Mereili is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mereili come from?
Mereili is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mereili?
Mereili is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Mereili spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Мерейли (Cyrillic), Мерейлі (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mereili have?
Mereili has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Mereili recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Мерейли recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Мерейлі (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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