Girl name
Meftun name meaning
“captivated, enchanted, enamoured”
Meftun means “captivated, enchanted, enamoured.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic maftūn. Turkish usage particularly emphasizes fascination and deep attachment. Its literary association comes from Turkish poetry, where meftun describes the state of being captivated by beauty or absorbed in love.
What does Meftun mean?
Captivated, enchanted, enamoured
In Turkish: büyülenmiş, gönlünü kaptırmış, tutkun
Meftun describes being captivated by beauty, a person, or an idea in literary Turkish. Its use extends beyond romantic love to admiration for a landscape or other experience; as a given name and pen name, it shares its root with Meftune and conveys intense fascination.
Origin of the name Meftun
From Arabic maftūn. Although the Arabic word has several senses, Turkish especially developed its meanings of being captivated or enamoured.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Meftun in the Quran? | As a word · المفتون · 68:6The Arabic source word appears in the Quran with a sense concerning madness or affliction, distinct from its Turkish romantic meaning. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Meftun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meftun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مفتون |
Is Meftun a girl’s name?
Yes, Meftun is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meftun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Meftun
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Meftun
- Meftun Çulpan
FAQ about the name Meftun
What is the meaning of Meftun?
Meftun means “captivated, enchanted, enamoured”. From Arabic maftūn. Although the Arabic word has several senses, Turkish especially developed its meanings of being captivated or enamoured.
Is Meftun a girl’s name?
Yes, Meftun is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meftun in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word appears in the Quran with a sense concerning madness or affliction, distinct from its Turkish romantic meaning. (e.g.: 68:6)
What is the origin of the name Meftun?
Meftun is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meftun have?
Meftun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Meftun?
Meftun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Meftun?
Notable people named Meftun include Meftun Çulpan.
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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