Boy name
Matlub name meaning
“desired, sought, wanted”
Matlub means “desired, sought, or wanted” and comes from the Arabic word maṭlūb, formed from a root meaning to seek or request. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its related spelling Matlup reflects a Turkish adaptation of the final consonant.
What does Matlub mean?
Desired, sought, wanted
In Turkish: istenen, aranan, elde edilmek istenen
Matlub expresses the object of a search, request, or wish. It belongs to the same root family as Turkish talep and talip. Matlup is another spelling of the same name, with no change in basic meaning. Literary usage can also apply the word to an intended goal or desired outcome.
Origin of the name Matlub
It comes from Arabic maṭlūb, ‘wanted or sought’, from the root ṭ-l-b, ‘to seek or request’. Matlup reflects the Turkish adaptation of the final consonant.
How to pronounce Matlub
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /matlub/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مطلوب |
Is Matlub a boy’s name?
Yes, Matlub is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Matlub does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Matlub
Names with related meanings
- Murat♂Desired thing
- Umut♂Hope, positive expectation for the future
- Yaşar♂Lives on
- Ümit♂Hope
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Ersin♂May they attain
- Necati♂Associated with deliverance or salvation
- Dursun♂May the child remain and survive
- Murathan♂A name combining aspiration and rulership
- Derman♂Remedy, healing aid
- Durmuş♂Remained
- Arman♂Longing, aspiration and a desired ideal
FAQ about the name Matlub
What is the meaning of Matlub?
Matlub means “desired, sought, wanted”. It comes from Arabic maṭlūb, ‘wanted or sought’, from the root ṭ-l-b, ‘to seek or request’. Matlup reflects the Turkish adaptation of the final consonant.
Is Matlub a boy’s name?
Yes, Matlub is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Matlub in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Matlub nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Matlub?
Matlub is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Matlub have?
Matlub has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Matlub?
Matlub does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Matlub?
Other spellings: Matlup.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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