Boy name
Mecnun name meaning
“love-stricken, mad with love”
Mecnun means love-stricken or mad with love. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic majnūn, whose basic meaning is mad. Its literary association is Qays, known as Majnun in the story of Layla and Majnun, which gives the name its romantic meaning.
What does Mecnun mean?
Love-stricken, mad with love
In Turkish: aşktan kendinden geçmiş, çılgın âşık
Mecnun chiefly recalls the male protagonist of Layla and Majnun in Turkish literary culture. Fuzuli's narrative develops the love story into a movement from earthly longing toward spiritual seeking. As a name, it emphasizes the literary image of overwhelming, unattainable love rather than a clinical description.
Origin of the name Mecnun
Mecnun comes from Arabic majnūn, meaning mad or believed to be possessed by a jinn. It became a literary proper name as the epithet of Qays in the story of Layla and Majnun.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mecnun in the Quran? | As a word · مجنون · 68:2The word مجنون occurs in the Quran as a description meaning mad, without naming the literary character Majnun. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
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 Mecnun
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
-
Mecnun Eymen
Meaning of each name
- Mecnun: love-stricken, mad with love
- Eymen: fortunate, auspicious; on the right
-
Şemsettin Mecnun
Meaning of each name
- Şemsettin: sun of the faith
- Mecnun: love-stricken, mad with love
-
Mecnun Şeyhmus
Meaning of each name
- Mecnun: love-stricken, mad with love
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
-
Sadettin Mecnun
Meaning of each name
- Sadettin: felicity of the faith; blessedness of religion
- Mecnun: love-stricken, mad with love
-
Mecnun Hacı
Meaning of each name
- Mecnun: love-stricken, mad with love
- Hacı: one who has completed a pilgrimage
-
Fakih Mecnun
Meaning of each name
- Fakih: scholar of Islamic law; deeply discerning
- Mecnun: love-stricken, mad with love
How to pronounce Mecnun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /med͡ʒnun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مجنون |
Is Mecnun a boy’s name?
Yes, Mecnun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mecnun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mecnun
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
Famous people named Mecnun
- Mecnun Güler · b. 1974
- Mecnun Otyakmaz · b. 1965
- Mecnun Çetin
FAQ about the name Mecnun
What is the meaning of Mecnun?
Mecnun means “love-stricken, mad with love”. Mecnun comes from Arabic majnūn, meaning mad or believed to be possessed by a jinn. It became a literary proper name as the epithet of Qays in the story of Layla and Majnun.
Is Mecnun a boy’s name?
Yes, Mecnun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mecnun in the Quran?
As a word. The word مجنون occurs in the Quran as a description meaning mad, without naming the literary character Majnun. (e.g.: 68:2)
What is the origin of the name Mecnun?
Mecnun is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mecnun have?
Mecnun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mecnun?
Mecnun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mecnun?
Some ideas: Mecnun Eymen; Şemsettin Mecnun; Mecnun Şeyhmus.
Famous people named Mecnun?
Notable people named Mecnun include Mecnun Güler, Mecnun Otyakmaz, Mecnun Çetin.
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.
Entry ID: nm02551 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake