Boy name
Mengli name meaning
“having a mole or beauty mark”
Mengli means “having a mole or beauty mark” and derives from historical Turkic meŋ, meaning “mole,” with a suffix expressing possession. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The Crimean khan Mengli Giray is a historical figure associated with the name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Mengli mean?
Having a mole or beauty mark
In Turkish: benli, üzerinde ben bulunan
Mengli belongs to historical Turkic names formed from words describing a physical mark. The Crimean khan Mengli Giray provides a clear historical example. It should be distinguished from Mengü: despite their similar appearance, Mengli refers to having a mole, while Mengü expresses permanence or eternity.
Origin of the name Mengli
Mengli is formed from historical Turkic meŋ, mole or beauty mark, with the possessive adjective suffix -li. Its structure corresponds to modern Turkish benli.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Mengli in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Me |
How to pronounce Mengli
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /menɡli/ |
Is Mengli a boy’s name?
Yes, Mengli is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mengli does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Mengli
What is the meaning of Mengli?
Mengli means “having a mole or beauty mark”. Mengli is formed from historical Turkic meŋ, mole or beauty mark, with the possessive adjective suffix -li. Its structure corresponds to modern Turkish benli.
Is Mengli a boy’s name?
Yes, Mengli is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mengli in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mengli nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mengli?
Mengli is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Mengli have?
Mengli has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mengli?
Mengli 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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