Girl name
Meşale name meaning
“flaming torch; a guiding light”
Meşale means “flaming torch” or “a guiding light.” It comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic mišʿala, a word connected with fire and flame. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a handheld torch illuminating a dark path, bringing together its literal and figurative meanings.
What does Meşale mean?
Flaming torch; a guiding light
In Turkish: alevli aydınlatma aracı; yol gösteren ışık
Meşale takes its name from a handheld source of flame and light. Turkish also uses the word figuratively for guidance in thought, knowledge or a movement. The literary group Yedi Meşale adds a cultural association, while the name retains both its literal flame and guiding-light imagery.
Origin of the name Meşale
It comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic mišʿala, 'torch', a word formed from the root associated with kindling and flame.
How to pronounce Meşale
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meʃale/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مشعله |
| Arabic | مشعلة |
Is Meşale a girl’s name?
Yes, Meşale is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meşale does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Meşale
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
FAQ about the name Meşale
What is the meaning of Meşale?
Meşale means “flaming torch; a guiding light”. It comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic mišʿala, 'torch', a word formed from the root associated with kindling and flame.
Is Meşale a girl’s name?
Yes, Meşale is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meşale in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Meşale nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Meşale?
Meşale is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meşale have?
Meşale has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Meşale?
Meşale 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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