Girl name
Meserret name meaning
“joy; gladness of heart”
Meserret means “joy” or “gladness of heart” and derives from Arabic masarra, meaning “joy” or “delight.” Its Ottoman Turkish form also became a given name, used for girls in Türkiye. Mesrur and Mesrure are related names that connect it with the same vocabulary of happiness.
What does Meserret mean?
Joy; gladness of heart
In Turkish: sevinç, gönül ferahlığı
Meserret comes from a word for the gladness brought by welcome news or an event. In Turkish it has a literary and historical tone. It is close in meaning to Sevinç and Saadet, with a particular emphasis on felt delight and contentment.
Origin of the name Meserret
It derives from Arabic masarra, 'joy, delight', and entered Turkish through the Ottoman form meserret.
How to pronounce Meserret
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meseɾɾet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مسرت |
| Arabic | مسرة |
Is Meserret a girl’s name?
Yes, Meserret is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meserret does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
FAQ about the name Meserret
What is the meaning of Meserret?
Meserret means “joy; gladness of heart”. It derives from Arabic masarra, 'joy, delight', and entered Turkish through the Ottoman form meserret.
Is Meserret a girl’s name?
Yes, Meserret is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meserret in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Meserret nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Meserret?
Meserret is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meserret have?
Meserret has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Meserret?
Meserret 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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