Mevlâna means “our master”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Mevlâna is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mevlâna mean?
Literal meaning
Mevlâna is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “our master”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mevlâna in Turkish
What does Mevlâna mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mevlâna. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “our master” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mevlâna come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mevlâna a Turkish name?
Yes. Mevlâna is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mevlâna across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MevlânaLatin | Boy | same as above: “our master” | 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 Mevlâna
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mevlâna | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mevlâna
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 Mevlâna rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkkaşBoy“white jade; fame; poppy”same language (turkish)
- OktunçBoy“arrow bronze”same language (turkish)
- CefaBoy“cruelty, torment”same language (turkish)
- GenceBoy“wide, broad”same language (turkish)
- ZümrütGirl“emerald”same language (turkish)
- AymeteBoy“moon Mete”same language (turkish)
- EjderhanBoy“dragon khan”same language (turkish)
- AzimBoy“resolute, strong-willed”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mevlâna
What does the name Mevlâna mean?
Mevlâna means “our master”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Mevlâna a girl's or a boy's name?
Mevlâna is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mevlâna come from?
Mevlâna is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mevlâna?
Mevlâna 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 Mevlâna have?
Mevlâna has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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