Boy name
Mesrop name meaning
“Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet”
Mesrop is the name of Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it comes from Armenian Mesrop, also rendered Mesrob. Its concrete historical association is Mesrop Mashtots and his alphabet, connecting the name with writing and language history.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,436
What does Mesrop mean?
Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
In Turkish: Ermeni alfabesini oluşturan Maştots'un adı
Mesrop carries associations with writing and education through Mesrop Mashtots, remembered for creating the Armenian alphabet. Translation, learning, and the development of written culture form an important part of its historical background. Turkish usage includes the spellings Mesrop and Mesrob, which represent the same name rather than separate meanings.
Origin of the name Mesrop
Mesrop is an Armenian name, also transliterated Mesrob. Its earlier derivation and original lexical meaning are uncertain; the meaning given here identifies its historical association with Mesrop Mashtots.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Mesrop in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Double names with Mesrop
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mesrop Karvan
Meaning of each name
- Mesrop: Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
- Karvan: caravan, a company travelling together
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Baha Mesrop
Meaning of each name
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
- Mesrop: Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
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Mesrop Süha
Meaning of each name
- Mesrop: Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
- Süha: Alcor, the faint star in Ursa Major
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Hazım Mesrop
Meaning of each name
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
- Mesrop: Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
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Mesrop Feridun
Meaning of each name
- Mesrop: Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
- Feridun: the name of an Iranian legendary king
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Semih Mesrop
Meaning of each name
- Semih: generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Mesrop: Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
How to pronounce Mesrop
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mesɾop/ |
Is Mesrop a boy’s name?
Yes, Mesrop is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mesrop does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Mesrop
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Fikret♂Thought
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Alim♂Scholar
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
Famous people named Mesrop
- Mesrop Naroyan · b. 1875
- Mesrop Nuvartyan · b. 1842
FAQ about the name Mesrop
What is the meaning of Mesrop?
Mesrop means “Name of Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet”. Mesrop is an Armenian name, also transliterated Mesrob. Its earlier derivation and original lexical meaning are uncertain; the meaning given here identifies its historical association with Mesrop Mashtots.
Is Mesrop a boy’s name?
Yes, Mesrop is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mesrop in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mesrop nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mesrop?
Mesrop is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Mesrop have?
Mesrop has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mesrop?
Mesrop does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mesrop?
Other spellings: Mesrob.
What names go well with Mesrop?
Some ideas: Mesrop Karvan; Baha Mesrop; Mesrop Süha.
Famous people named Mesrop?
Notable people named Mesrop include Mesrop Naroyan, Mesrop Nuvartyan.
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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