Boy name
Mesih name meaning
“the anointed one; the Messiah”
Mesih means “the anointed one” and corresponds to the title Messiah. Turkish received it through Arabic masīḥ, with earlier connections to Aramaic and Hebrew. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete textual association with Jesus, who is called the Messiah in religious writings.
What does Mesih mean?
The anointed one; the Messiah
In Turkish: meshedilmiş kişi; Mesih unvanı
Mesih is a personal use of a title central to Jewish and Christian religious history. The Quran also calls Jesus al-Masīḥ, giving the word an Islamic context. The Ottoman statesman Mesih Pasha provides a historical example of its use as an independent masculine name in Turkish.
Origin of the name Mesih
Mesih entered Turkish through Arabic masīḥ. The religious title is connected with Aramaic and Hebrew words meaning “anointed one,” with Arabic serving as the immediate source of the Turkish form.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mesih in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · المسيح · 3:45The Quran uses al-Masih as a title for Jesus, including alongside his name in Surah Al Imran. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Mesih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mesih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مسیح |
| Arabic | مسيح |
Is Mesih a boy’s name?
Yes, Mesih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mesih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mesih
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Merih♂♀The planet Mars
- Medih♂Praise, commendation
- Metin♂Firm
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Melik♂King
- Mecit♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Memiş♂A traditional form of Mehmet
- Mekin♂Firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
- Mecid♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Muslih♂One who reforms, repairs, or reconciles
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mesih
- Mesih Kayabaş · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Mesih
What is the meaning of Mesih?
Mesih means “the anointed one; the Messiah”. Mesih entered Turkish through Arabic masīḥ. The religious title is connected with Aramaic and Hebrew words meaning “anointed one,” with Arabic serving as the immediate source of the Turkish form.
Is Mesih a boy’s name?
Yes, Mesih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mesih in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. The Quran uses al-Masih as a title for Jesus, including alongside his name in Surah Al Imran. (e.g.: 3:45)
What is the origin of the name Mesih?
Mesih is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Mesih have?
Mesih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mesih?
Mesih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mesih?
Notable people named Mesih include Mesih Kayabaş.
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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