Boy name
Memun name meaning
“trustworthy, trusted”
Memun means “trustworthy” or “trusted” and comes from Arabic maʾmūn, formed from a root associated with trust and security. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The Abbasid caliph al-Maʾmun provides a historical association, while Emin is related in meaning.
What does Memun mean?
Trustworthy, trusted
In Turkish: güvenilir, kendisine güvenilen
Memun is a historical masculine name expressing trust and security. The Abbasid caliph al-Maʾmun is a well-known historical example, associated with an era of translation activity. The name belongs to the same root family as Emin and Emine, although it has a different grammatical formation.
Origin of the name Memun
Memun derives from Arabic maʾmūn (مأمون), formed from a root expressing trust and security. Turkish spelling can omit the marker for the internal glottal stop.
How to pronounce Memun
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /memun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مأمون |
Is Memun a boy’s name?
Yes, Memun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Memun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Memun
- Memnun♂Pleased, glad
- Meymun♂Auspicious, fortunate, blessed
- Metin♂Firm
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Memduh♂Praised
- Memet♂Praised, worthy of praise
- Mümin♂A believer, one who has faith
- Memiş♂A traditional form of Mehmet
- Mecnun♂Love-stricken, mad with love
- Mekin♂Firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
- Mehman♂Guest
- Mem♂Name of the hero of Mem û Zîn
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- Faruk♂One who distinguishes right from wrong
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Hakkı♂Of truth
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Sadık♂Truthful
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Adil♂Just
FAQ about the name Memun
What is the meaning of Memun?
Memun means “trustworthy, trusted”. Memun derives from Arabic maʾmūn (مأمون), formed from a root expressing trust and security. Turkish spelling can omit the marker for the internal glottal stop.
Is Memun a boy’s name?
Yes, Memun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Memun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Memun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Memun?
Memun is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Memun have?
Memun has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Memun?
Memun 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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