Mətləb means “aim, wish”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Mətləb is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Mətləb mean?
Literally: Arabic maṭlab
Literal meaning
Mətləb is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani. It means “aim, wish”, from Arabic maṭlab. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mətləb in Azerbaijani
What does Mətləb mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Mətləb. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “aim, wish” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mətləb come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic maṭlab.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mətləb a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Mətləb is used as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mətləb across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | MətləbLatin | Boy | same as above: “aim, wish” | 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 Mətləb
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mətləb | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mətləb
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mətləb rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TəranəGirl“melody, song”same language (azerbaijani)
- SelimBoy“safe, sound; healthy”same language (azerbaijani)
- İbrahimBoy“Abraham (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (azerbaijani)
- ZayıdBoy“increasing, growing”same language (azerbaijani)
- SəadətGirl“happiness, gladness”same language (azerbaijani)
- HüseynBoy“little handsome one”same language (azerbaijani)
- BəhramBoy“name of an ancient Iranian shah”same language (azerbaijani)
- RəfiBoy“high, exalted”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Mətləb
What does the name Mətləb mean?
Mətləb means “aim, wish”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Mətləb a girl's or a boy's name?
Mətləb is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mətləb come from?
Mətləb is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mətləb?
Mətləb is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Mətləb have?
Mətləb 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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