Mersin means “myrtle; a city”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Mersin is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Mersin mean?
Literal meaning
Mersin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “myrtle; a city”. Its elements are Greek in origin.
also a common noun
Mersin in Turkish
What does Mersin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mersin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “myrtle; a city” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mersin come from?
Greek, borrowing. From Greek.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mersin a Turkish name?
Yes. Mersin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Mersin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MersinLatin | Boy | same as above: “myrtle; a city” | 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 Mersin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mersin
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 Mersin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TaymazUnisex“steady, sure-footed”same language (turkish)
- GündemirBoy“sun iron”same language (turkish)
- SünbüleUnisex“spike of grain; the sign Virgo”same language (turkish)
- AysevenGirl“moon-loving”same language (turkish)
- ErtünBoy“evening, early night”same language (turkish)
- YerginBoy“sad, anxious”same language (turkish)
- GünkutluBoy“blessed sun”same language (turkish)
- ErtinUnisex“manly spirit”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mersin
What does the name Mersin mean?
Mersin means “myrtle; a city”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Mersin a girl's or a boy's name?
Mersin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mersin come from?
Mersin is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mersin?
Mersin 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 Mersin have?
Mersin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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