Misal means “example; likeness”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Misal is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Misal mean?
Literal meaning
Misal is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “example; likeness”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Misal in Turkish
What does Misal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Misal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “example; likeness” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Misal come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Misal a Turkish name?
Yes. Misal is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Misal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MisalLatin | Girl | same as above: “example; likeness” | 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 Misal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Misal
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 Misal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GoncafemGirl“rosebud-like girl”same language (turkish)
- AhenkGirl“harmony”same language (turkish)
- YürükerBoy“walking man”same language (turkish)
- BalabanBoy“large, sturdy person; gyrfalcon”same language (turkish)
- DilbesteGirl“heart-bound, in love”same language (turkish)
- EkimUnisex“October; sowing”same language (turkish)
- FazlullahBoy“bounty of God”same language (turkish)
- RuhiBoy“spiritual”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Misal
What does the name Misal mean?
Misal means “example; likeness”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Misal a girl's or a boy's name?
Misal is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Misal come from?
Misal is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Misal?
Misal 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 Misal have?
Misal 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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