Boy name
Meliton name meaning
“associated with honey; sweet as honey”
Meliton means “associated with honey” or “sweet as honey.” A masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Greek Melítōn, associated with méli, meaning “honey.” The historical writer Melito of Sardis provides a specific historical connection, while honey and honeycomb supply the name’s direct natural imagery.
What does Meliton mean?
Associated with honey; sweet as honey
In Turkish: bal ile ilişkili; bal gibi tatlı
Meliton is an ancient Greek name associated with the sweetness of honey. Meliton of Sardis, often called Melito in English, is a historical writer from early Christianity; the honey connection explains the proposed root of the name rather than describing any quality of its bearer.
Origin of the name Meliton
It derives from the Greek personal name Melítōn, generally connected with Greek méli, 'honey'.
How to pronounce Meliton
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meliton/ |
Is Meliton a boy’s name?
Yes, Meliton is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Meliton 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 Meliton
Famous people named Meliton
- Meliton Chalcedonius · b. 1913
FAQ about the name Meliton
What is the meaning of Meliton?
Meliton means “associated with honey; sweet as honey”. It derives from the Greek personal name Melítōn, generally connected with Greek méli, 'honey'.
Is Meliton a boy’s name?
Yes, Meliton is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Meliton in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Meliton nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Meliton?
Meliton is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Meliton have?
Meliton has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Meliton?
Meliton 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 Meliton?
Notable people named Meliton include Meliton Chalcedonius.
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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