Girl name
Mehtap name meaning
“the light cast by the moon”
Mehtap means “moonlight,” the light cast by the moon. It comes from Persian māhtāb, combining māh, “moon,” with tāb, “radiance” or “shining.” Used as a girls’ name in Türkiye, it also appears in ordinary and literary language, with moonlight stretching across the sea as a concrete visual association.
What does Mehtap mean?
The light cast by the moon
In Turkish: ayın yaydığı ışık, ay aydınlığı
Mehtap refers to the moon's radiance rather than the moon itself. In Turkish poetry, songs, and expressions about moonlit outings, it often evokes light falling across water, sharing a field of imagery with names such as Aylin and Aynur.
Origin of the name Mehtap
Mehtap derives from Persian māhtāb, combining māh, 'moon,' and tāb, 'radiance or shining.' The compound entered Turkish in the form mehtap.
Double names with Mehtap
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mehtap Ruken
Meaning of each name
- Mehtap: the light cast by the moon
- Ruken: smiling-faced; with a smiling face
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Sarenur Mehtap
Meaning of each name
- Sarenur: a combination of Sare and light
- Mehtap: the light cast by the moon
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Mehtap Cahide
Meaning of each name
- Mehtap: the light cast by the moon
- Cahide: striving; making a sustained effort
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Fidan Mehtap
Meaning of each name
- Fidan: sapling; young tree for planting
- Mehtap: the light cast by the moon
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Mehtap Zübeyde
Meaning of each name
- Mehtap: the light cast by the moon
- Zübeyde: essence, choicest part; little cream
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Elis Mehtap
Meaning of each name
- Elis: My God is my oath
- Mehtap: the light cast by the moon
How to pronounce Mehtap
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mehtap/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مهتاب |
Is Mehtap a girl’s name?
Yes, Mehtap is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mehtap does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mehtap
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
Famous people named Mehtap
- Mehtap Ar · b. 1956
- Mehtap Kurnaz · b. 1995
- Mehtap Sızmaz · b. 1978
- Mehtap Altunok · b. 1972
- Mehtap Demir · b. 1978
- Mehtap Gültekin · b. 2000
- Mehtap Anıl · b. 1940
- Mehtap Bayri · b. 1977
- Mehtap Belen · b. 1970
- Mehtap Öztunalı · b. 2003
- Mehtap Şimşek
- Mehtap Tekşen
FAQ about the name Mehtap
What is the meaning of Mehtap?
Mehtap means “the light cast by the moon”. Mehtap derives from Persian māhtāb, combining māh, 'moon,' and tāb, 'radiance or shining.' The compound entered Turkish in the form mehtap.
Is Mehtap a girl’s name?
Yes, Mehtap is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 2% of bearers are male.
Is Mehtap in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mehtap nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mehtap?
Mehtap is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mehtap have?
Mehtap has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mehtap?
Mehtap does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mehtap?
Some ideas: Mehtap Ruken; Sarenur Mehtap; Mehtap Cahide.
Famous people named Mehtap?
Notable people named Mehtap include Mehtap Ar, Mehtap Kurnaz, Mehtap Sızmaz.
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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