Mesih means “anointed”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Mesih is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mesih mean?
Literal meaning
Mesih is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “anointed”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mesih in Turkish
What does Mesih mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mesih. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “anointed” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mesih come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mesih a Turkish name?
Yes. Mesih is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mesih across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MesihLatin | Boy | same as above: “anointed” | 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 Mesih
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesih | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mesih
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 Mesih rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltınkayaBoy“golden rock”same language (turkish)
- EşfakBoy“very compassionate”same language (turkish)
- HüccetBoy“proof, evidence”same language (turkish)
- EvranBoy“very tall person; whirlwind; universe”same language (turkish)
- ÜleşBoy“sharing; a share”same language (turkish)
- UbeytBoy“little servant”same language (turkish)
- KaraparsBoy“black panther”same language (turkish)
- UçmaUnisex“snow-covered steep slope”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mesih
What does the name Mesih mean?
Mesih means “anointed”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Mesih a girl's or a boy's name?
Mesih is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mesih come from?
Mesih is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mesih?
Mesih 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 Mesih have?
Mesih 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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