Meşale means “torch; guiding person”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Meşale is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meşale mean?
Literal meaning
Meşale is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “torch; guiding person”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also a common noun
Meşale in Turkish
What does Meşale mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Meşale. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “torch; guiding person” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Meşale come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Meşale a Turkish name?
Yes. Meşale is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meşale across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MeşaleLatin | Unisex | same as above: “torch; guiding person” | 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 Meşale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meşale | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Meşale
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 Meşale rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TanrıkorurBoy“God protects”same language (turkish)
- EsvetBoy“black”same language (turkish)
- KutalGirl“be fortunate, be blessed”same language (turkish)
- EnginalpBoy“noble hero”same language (turkish)
- DemirkurtBoy“iron wolf”same language (turkish)
- AkyıldızUnisex“bright star”same language (turkish)
- TümcanUnisex“whole soul”same language (turkish)
- TandanGirl“born at dawn”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Meşale
What does the name Meşale mean?
Meşale means “torch; guiding person”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Meşale a girl's or a boy's name?
Meşale is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Meşale come from?
Meşale is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meşale?
Meşale 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 Meşale have?
Meşale has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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