Boy name
Meletius name meaning
“careful, diligent; devoted to study”
Meletius means “careful, diligent” or “devoted to study.” A masculine name in Türkiye, it is the historical Latin form of Greek Melétios, associated with melétē, meaning “care,” “study” or “practice.” The historical church figure Meletius of Antioch provides a specific association with the name.
What does Meletius mean?
Careful, diligent; devoted to study
In Turkish: özenli, gayretli; çalışmaya düşkün
Meletius is one of the historical Latinized spellings of a Greek personal name. It is associated with early Christian figures such as Meletius of Antioch, while Meletios stays closer to the Greek form; its sense of study and care reflects sustained attention rather than a modern occupational title.
Origin of the name Meletius
Meletius is the Latinized form of Greek Melétios. The name is related to melétē, a word associated with care, study and practice.
How to pronounce Meletius
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meletius/ |
Is Meletius a boy’s name?
Yes, Meletius is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Meletius 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.
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Famous people named Meletius
- Meletius of Veles · b. 1868
FAQ about the name Meletius
What is the meaning of Meletius?
Meletius means “careful, diligent; devoted to study”. Meletius is the Latinized form of Greek Melétios. The name is related to melétē, a word associated with care, study and practice.
Is Meletius a boy’s name?
Yes, Meletius is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Meletius in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Meletius nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Meletius?
Meletius is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Meletius have?
Meletius has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Meletius?
Meletius 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 Meletius?
Notable people named Meletius include Meletius of Veles.
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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