Girl name
Mengus name meaning
“An earring; an ear ornament”
Mengus means “an earring” or “an ear ornament.” It comes from the Persian word mengûş, which entered Ottoman Turkish with that meaning and is also reflected in the spellings Menguş and Mengûş. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a small dangling ornament.
What does Mengus mean?
An earring; an ear ornament
In Turkish: Kulağa takılan süs, küpe
Mengûş is a feminine name meaning an earring or an ornament worn on the ear. Its connection with a Persian word borrowed into Ottoman Turkish places it among names drawn from jewellery and adornment. The name's imagery centres on the delicate, decorative appearance of an earring.
Sources: TDK BelletenBebelere İsim
Origin of the name Mengus
The name Mengûş is explained through mengûş, the word for an earring borrowed into Ottoman Turkish from Persian. A linguistic study in TDK Belleten documents its Persian source and Ottoman use; this explanation concerns the forms Menguş and Mengûş.
How to pronounce Mengus
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /menɡus/ |
Is Mengus a girl’s name?
Yes, Mengus is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mengus 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: Mengûş
Names that sound like Mengus
Names with related meanings
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- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
FAQ about the name Mengus
What is the meaning of Mengus?
Mengus means “An earring; an ear ornament”. The name Mengûş is explained through mengûş, the word for an earring borrowed into Ottoman Turkish from Persian. A linguistic study in TDK Belleten documents its Persian source and Ottoman use; this explanation concerns the forms Menguş and Mengûş.
Is Mengus a girl’s name?
Yes, Mengus is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mengus in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mengus nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mengus?
Mengus is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Mengus have?
Mengus has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mengus?
Mengus 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 Mengus?
Other spellings: Mengûş.
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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