Melek
Melek is a Muslim girl name of Turkish form of Arabic malak origin, meaning “An angel”.
| Meaning | An angel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic malak |
| Written as | ملك |
| Pronunciation | meh-LEK |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Caucasus |
Meaning and origin of Melek
Melek is the word Turkish uses for an angel, taken from the Arabic malak. Turkish families, along with Bosnian and Azerbaijani Muslims, have long loved it as a name for girls. It is used alone or joined to another name, a well-known pairing being Melek Nur. In Arabic-speaking countries the very same name appears as Malak, so it travels easily between communities and languages.
Is Melek a Muslim name?
Melek, the Turkish form of the Arabic Malak, means angel and is widely chosen by Muslim families in Turkey.
How popular is Melek?
Common in Turkey, Azerbaijan and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Melek
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Spellings and variants of Melek
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melek mean?
Melek means 'An angel'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic malak origin.
Is Melek a Muslim name?
Melek, the Turkish form of the Arabic Malak, means angel and is widely chosen by Muslim families in Turkey.
How do you pronounce Melek?
Melek is pronounced meh-LEK.
Is Melek a boy or girl name?
Melek is usually a girl name.