Girl name
Melaike name meaning
“angels; heavenly beings”
Melaike means “angels” or “heavenly beings.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic malāʾika, the plural word for angels. It shares its source with the historical Turkish word melâike. Winged angel figures in literature and painting offer a concrete visual association for the name.
What does Melaike mean?
Angels; heavenly beings
In Turkish: melekler, göksel varlıklar
Melaike refers to angels collectively rather than to a single angel. The Turkish word melâike belongs especially to religious and literary language; it shares its semantic field with the name Melek while preserving a plural form and a clear connection with angels in Islamic tradition.
Origin of the name Melaike
It derives from Arabic malāʾika, 'angels', the plural of malak. Turkish preserves this plural in the historical word melâike.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Melaike in the Quran? | As a word · للملائكة · 2:30The source word of Melaike occurs in the Quran as the plural noun for angels, rather than an individual personal name. |
| 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 Melaike
| Syllables | 4 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /melaike/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ملائكه |
| Arabic | ملائكة |
Is Melaike a girl’s name?
Yes, Melaike is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Melaike 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 Melaike
Names with related meanings
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Hira♀Name of a mountain and cave near Mecca
- Esra♀Night journey
- Betül♀Virgin
- Nefes♀Breath
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Nur♀Light
- Firdevs♀Paradise
Famous people named Melaike
- Melaike Hüseyin · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Melaike
What is the meaning of Melaike?
Melaike means “angels; heavenly beings”. It derives from Arabic malāʾika, 'angels', the plural of malak. Turkish preserves this plural in the historical word melâike.
Is Melaike a girl’s name?
Yes, Melaike is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Melaike in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Melaike occurs in the Quran as the plural noun for angels, rather than an individual personal name. (e.g.: 2:30)
What is the origin of the name Melaike?
Melaike is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Melaike have?
Melaike has 4 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Melaike?
Melaike 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 Melaike?
Notable people named Melaike include Melaike Hüseyin.
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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