Boy name
Mazlum name meaning
“someone subjected to oppression or injustice”
Mazlum means someone subjected to oppression or injustice. It comes from Arabic maẓlūm and entered Turkish through Ottoman usage. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. Its clearest linguistic association is with Turkish zalim, meaning an oppressor, which expresses the opposite side of the same relationship.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mazlum mean?
Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
In Turkish: zulme veya haksızlığa uğramış kimse
Mazlum names the condition of someone who has suffered injustice and carries strong associations of compassion in Turkish. Literary and everyday usage can extend it to someone vulnerable or in need of protection. Its meaning makes no statement about the experiences or character of a bearer.
How popular is Mazlum?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Mazlum in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Mazlum
Mazlum comes from Arabic maẓlūm, a passive participle describing someone wronged or oppressed. It entered modern Turkish through Ottoman Turkish.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mazlum in the Quran? | As a word · مظلوما · 17:33The source word of Mazlum occurs in a Quranic passage concerning someone killed unjustly. |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Mazlum
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mazlum Zübeyir
Meaning of each name
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Zübeyir: a small, solid stone
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Ayetullah Mazlum
Meaning of each name
- Ayetullah: sign of Allah; evidence of God
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
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Mazlum Seyithan
Meaning of each name
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Seyithan: master and khan; noble ruler
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İsrafil Mazlum
Meaning of each name
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
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Mazlum Sadettin
Meaning of each name
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Sadettin: felicity of the faith; blessedness of religion
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Enes Mazlum
Meaning of each name
- Enes: companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Mazlum: someone subjected to oppression or injustice
How to pronounce Mazlum
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mazlum/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مظلوم |
Is Mazlum a boy’s name?
Yes, Mazlum is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mazlum appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mazlum
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Şefik♂Compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Atıf♂Compassionate
- Rahim♂Deeply merciful, compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Rauf♂Deeply compassionate and merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
- Refet♂Compassion, tenderness and mercy
Famous people named Mazlum
- Mazlum Demir · b. 2003
- Mazlum Çimen · b. 1958
- Mazlum Kayalar · b. 1911
- Mazlum Koç · b. 1989
- Mazlum Beyhan · b. 1948
- Mazlum Fırtına · b. 1946
- Mazlum İskora · b. 1888
- Mazlum Kiper · b. 1946
- Mazlum Nergiz · b. 1991
- Mazlum Nurlu · b. 1965
- Mazlum Özdemir · b. 1979
- Mazlum Yegül · b. 1905
FAQ about the name Mazlum
What is the meaning of Mazlum?
Mazlum means “someone subjected to oppression or injustice”. Mazlum comes from Arabic maẓlūm, a passive participle describing someone wronged or oppressed. It entered modern Turkish through Ottoman Turkish.
Is Mazlum a boy’s name?
Yes, Mazlum is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mazlum in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Mazlum occurs in a Quranic passage concerning someone killed unjustly. (e.g.: 17:33)
What is the origin of the name Mazlum?
Mazlum is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mazlum have?
Mazlum has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mazlum?
Mazlum appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Mazlum?
Some ideas: Mazlum Zübeyir; Ayetullah Mazlum; Mazlum Seyithan.
Famous people named Mazlum?
Notable people named Mazlum include Mazlum Demir, Mazlum Çimen, Mazlum Kayalar.
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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