Boy name
Meknun name meaning
“hidden, sheltered, concealed”
Meknun means “hidden, sheltered, or concealed” and comes from Arabic maknūn, an adjective formed from a root meaning to cover or conceal. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A pearl protected within its shell provides a concrete image of the concealment and protection expressed by the name.
What does Meknun mean?
Hidden, sheltered, concealed
In Turkish: saklı, korunmuş, gizli
Meknun evokes something valuable kept concealed or protected from outside influences. Quranic descriptions involving pearls and a protected book contribute to the Arabic word's religious associations. Meknune corresponds to its feminine form, while Meknuz has a related meaning but comes from a different root.
Origin of the name Meknun
Meknun derives from Arabic maknūn (مكنون), a passive participle from a root meaning to cover or conceal. Ottoman Turkish used it for hidden or protected things.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Meknun in the Quran? | As a word · مكنون · 52:24, 56:23, 56:78Maknūn occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing protected pearls and a concealed book, rather than as a proper name. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
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How to pronounce Meknun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meknun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مكنون |
Is Meknun a boy’s name?
Yes, Meknun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Meknun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Meknun
What is the meaning of Meknun?
Meknun means “hidden, sheltered, concealed”. Meknun derives from Arabic maknūn (مكنون), a passive participle from a root meaning to cover or conceal. Ottoman Turkish used it for hidden or protected things.
Is Meknun a boy’s name?
Yes, Meknun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Meknun in the Quran?
As a word. Maknūn occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing protected pearls and a concealed book, rather than as a proper name. (e.g.: 52:24, 56:23, 56:78)
What is the origin of the name Meknun?
Meknun is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meknun have?
Meknun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Meknun?
Meknun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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