Boy name
Melûl name meaning
“sorrowful, downhearted”
Melûl means “sorrowful” or “downhearted.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic malūl. In Turkish, the word has an established literary association with sadness. The poetic expression melûl bakış, describing a sorrowful gaze, offers a concrete example of the name’s meaning in literature.
What does Melûl mean?
Sorrowful, downhearted
In Turkish: hüzünlü, gönlü üzgün
Melûl describes a sorrowful appearance or mood in literary Turkish. Its use in poetic descriptions of eyes and faces explains the name's emotional imagery; the word also occurs as a pen name, but its lexical meaning does not describe the actual temperament of a bearer.
Origin of the name Melûl
From Arabic malūl. In Turkish, the form melûl became a literary adjective especially associated with sadness and a downhearted appearance.
How to pronounce Melûl
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meluːl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ملول |
Is Melûl a boy’s name?
Yes, Melûl is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Melûl 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
Spellings covered by this page: Melul
Names that sound like Melûl
FAQ about the name Melûl
What is the meaning of Melûl?
Melûl means “sorrowful, downhearted”. From Arabic malūl. In Turkish, the form melûl became a literary adjective especially associated with sadness and a downhearted appearance.
Is Melûl a boy’s name?
Yes, Melûl is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Melûl in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Melûl nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Melûl?
Melûl is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Melûl have?
Melûl has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Melûl?
Melûl 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.
What are other spellings of Melûl?
Other spellings: Melul.
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.
Entry ID: nm03640 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake