Boy name
Matlup name meaning
“desired, sought, wanted”
Matlup means “desired, sought, or wanted,” from Arabic maṭlūb, a word connected with seeking and requesting. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Matlub is a related spelling; the final p in Matlup reflects the way the word has been adapted into Turkish.
What does Matlup 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 Matlup
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 Matlup
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /matlup/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مطلوب |
Is Matlup a boy’s name?
Yes, Matlup is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Matlup 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 Matlup
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 Matlup
What is the meaning of Matlup?
Matlup 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 Matlup a boy’s name?
Yes, Matlup is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Matlup in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Matlup nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Matlup?
Matlup is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Matlup have?
Matlup has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Matlup?
Matlup does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Matlup?
Other spellings: Matlub.
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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