Girl name
Melekru name meaning
“angel-faced”
Melekru means “angel-faced” and joins Arabic-derived melek, meaning angel, with Persian rū, meaning face. It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its central image is an angelic face; the related name Mehru shares the element rū, while Meleksima expresses a closely connected image.
What does Melekru mean?
Angel-faced
In Turkish: melek yüzlü
Melekru is a poetic feminine name linking the angel image with facial beauty. It shares its Persian element for face with names such as Mahru and Gülru. The Turkish expression melek yüzlü helps explain its imagery of beauty and innocence, which belongs to the name itself.
Origin of the name Melekru
Melekru combines Arabic-derived melek, angel, with Persian rū, face. The Persian-style compound means angel-faced.
How to pronounce Melekru
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /melekɾu/ |
Is Melekru a girl’s name?
Yes, Melekru is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Melekru does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Melekru
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
FAQ about the name Melekru
What is the meaning of Melekru?
Melekru means “angel-faced”. Melekru combines Arabic-derived melek, angel, with Persian rū, face. The Persian-style compound means angel-faced.
Is Melekru a girl’s name?
Yes, Melekru is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Melekru in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Melekru nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Melekru?
Melekru is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Melekru have?
Melekru has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Melekru?
Melekru 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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