Boy name
Melik name meaning
“king; ruler of a realm”
Melik means “king” or “ruler of a realm.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic malik, the word for a king, rendered as melik in Turkish. Its historical use as a title gives it a concrete association with a ruler's throne and court.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Melik mean?
King; ruler of a realm
In Turkish: kral; ülkeyi yöneten hükümdar
Melik evokes sovereignty and the authority to govern, and appears as a title in historical Turkish texts. It was also used for members of Seljuk ruling houses. In Islamic tradition, al-Malik is a divine name, giving the personal name a religious association alongside its royal meaning.
How popular is Melik?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 3provinces
Where is Melik in the top 30?
3 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Melik
The name comes from Arabic malik, meaning 'king' or 'sovereign', distinct from mālik, 'owner'. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage as both a title and a personal name.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Melik in the Quran? | As a word · الملك · 12:43Melik's Arabic source word occurs in the Quran meaning king, including the ruler mentioned in the story of Joseph. |
| 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.
Double names with Melik
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Melik Abdülbaki
Meaning of each name
- Melik: king; ruler of a realm
- Abdülbaki: servant of God, the Everlasting
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İbrahim Melik
Meaning of each name
- İbrahim: traditionally, father of many peoples
- Melik: king; ruler of a realm
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Melik Sabri
Meaning of each name
- Melik: king; ruler of a realm
- Sabri: associated with patience and endurance
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Ubeyde Melik
Meaning of each name
- Ubeyde: little servant; a diminutive of servant
- Melik: king; ruler of a realm
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Melik Ekrem
Meaning of each name
- Melik: king; ruler of a realm
- Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
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Halef Melik
Meaning of each name
- Halef: successor, one who follows another
- Melik: king; ruler of a realm
How to pronounce Melik
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /melik/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ملك |
Is Melik a boy’s name?
Yes, Melik is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Melik appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Melik
- Melûl♂Sorrowful, downhearted
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Malik♂Owner
- Melin♂♀
- Memik♂A familiar form of Mehmet
- Metin♂Firm
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Merih♂♀The planet Mars
- Mecit♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Memiş♂A traditional form of Mehmet
- Mekin♂Firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
- Mecid♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Melik
- Melik Arslan Bey
- Melik Alaeddin Ali
- Melik Demirel
- Melik Kaya
- Melik Saraçoğlu · b. 1984
- Melik Yeğin · b. 1996
- Melik Ahmet İpek · b. 2002
- Melik Can Şahin
- Melik Demir
- Melik Derin · b. 1992
- Melik Kam · b. 1983
- Melik Koyuncu
FAQ about the name Melik
What is the meaning of Melik?
Melik means “king; ruler of a realm”. The name comes from Arabic malik, meaning 'king' or 'sovereign', distinct from mālik, 'owner'. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage as both a title and a personal name.
Is Melik a boy’s name?
Yes, Melik is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Melik in the Quran?
As a word. Melik's Arabic source word occurs in the Quran meaning king, including the ruler mentioned in the story of Joseph. (e.g.: 12:43)
What is the origin of the name Melik?
Melik is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Melik have?
Melik has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Melik?
Melik appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Melik?
Some ideas: Melik Abdülbaki; İbrahim Melik; Melik Sabri.
Famous people named Melik?
Notable people named Melik include Melik Arslan Bey, Melik Alaeddin Ali, Melik Demirel.
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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