Boy name
Mekki name meaning
“of Mecca; associated with Mecca”
Mekki means “of Mecca” or “associated with Mecca.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic Makkī, a relational form of the place name Makka. Its concrete geographical association is the city of Mecca, which supplies the name’s underlying reference.
What does Mekki mean?
Of Mecca; associated with Mecca
In Turkish: Mekke'ye ait; Mekke ile ilgili
Mekki is a traditional masculine name formed from a city name. In Islamic scholarship, Makkī is used particularly when classifying Quranic surahs by period; as a personal name it preserves the linguistic connection with Mecca without establishing anything about the bearer’s birthplace.
Origin of the name Mekki
Mekki comes from Arabic Makkī, a relational adjective formed from Makka, “Mecca.” Its literal sense is belonging or relating to Mecca.
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 Mekki
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mekki Seyfeddin
Meaning of each name
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
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Şerefeddin Mekki
Meaning of each name
- Şerefeddin: honor of religion
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
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Mekki Umur
Meaning of each name
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
- Umur: affairs, matters; concerns
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Canip Mekki
Meaning of each name
- Canip: side, direction, quarter
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
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Mekki Fahrettin
Meaning of each name
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
- Fahrettin: the pride or glory of the faith
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Embiya Mekki
Meaning of each name
- Embiya: prophets, divine messengers
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
How to pronounce Mekki
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mekki/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مکی |
| Arabic | مكي |
Is Mekki a boy’s name?
Yes, Mekki is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mekki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mekki
Famous people named Mekki
- Mekki Keskin · b. 1911
- Mekki Hikmet Gelenbeğ · b. 1891
- Mekki Sait Esen · b. 1903
- Mekki Said Esen · b. 1903
- Mekki Solmaz · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Mekki
What is the meaning of Mekki?
Mekki means “of Mecca; associated with Mecca”. Mekki comes from Arabic Makkī, a relational adjective formed from Makka, “Mecca.” Its literal sense is belonging or relating to Mecca.
Is Mekki a boy’s name?
Yes, Mekki is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mekki in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mekki nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mekki?
Mekki is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mekki have?
Mekki has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mekki?
Mekki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mekki?
Some ideas: Mekki Seyfeddin; Şerefeddin Mekki; Mekki Umur.
Famous people named Mekki?
Notable people named Mekki include Mekki Keskin, Mekki Hikmet Gelenbeğ, Mekki Sait Esen.
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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