Girl name
Meva name meaning
“a place of refuge, shelter, or abode”
Meva means a place of refuge, shelter, or abode. It comes from the Arabic word maʾwā and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. Its imagery centers on a protected dwelling: a home or haven where safety and shelter come together.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Meva mean?
A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
In Turkish: sığınılan yer, barınak, yurt
Meva centers on shelter and a place to take refuge. Its Arabic source occurs in the Quran, including the expression Jannat al-Maʾwā, giving the name a scriptural association alongside its ordinary meaning; the word alone does not mean paradise.
How popular is Meva?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 54provinces
Where is Meva in the top 30?
54 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Meva
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Meva popular?
Meva has a short, soft pronunciation and a simple, modern feel. Its meanings of shelter and home evoke warmth, security and belonging.
Origin of the name Meva
Meva comes from Arabic maʾwā, meaning a refuge or place of residence. The Turkish spelling simplifies the consonantal break and vowel length represented in scholarly transliteration.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Meva in the Quran? | As a word · المأوى · 79:41The Arabic source word of Meva occurs in the Quran with the meaning of an abode or refuge. |
| 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.
Double names with Meva
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Meva Rugeyye
Meaning of each name
- Meva: a place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Rugeyye: Little ascent; rising
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Sultan Meva
Meaning of each name
- Sultan: sovereign; holder of ruling authority
- Meva: a place of refuge, shelter, or abode
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Meva Selva
Meaning of each name
- Meva: a place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Selva: quail; food in the scriptural narrative
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İrem Meva
Meaning of each name
- İrem: Iram; a legendary place and garden name
- Meva: a place of refuge, shelter, or abode
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Meva Hikmet
Meaning of each name
- Meva: a place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Hikmet: wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
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Sacide Meva
Meaning of each name
- Sacide: one who prostrates in worship
- Meva: a place of refuge, shelter, or abode
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Zeynep Meva, Ayşe Meva, Asel Meva, Elif Meva, Meva Nur, Ahsen Meva.
How to pronounce Meva
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meva/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مأوی |
| Arabic | مأوى |
Is Meva a girl’s name?
Yes, Meva is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meva appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Meva
Names with related meanings
- Eslem♀Safer
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
- Ferah♀Joy, relief, ease of heart
FAQ about the name Meva
What is the meaning of Meva?
Meva means “a place of refuge, shelter, or abode”. Meva comes from Arabic maʾwā, meaning a refuge or place of residence. The Turkish spelling simplifies the consonantal break and vowel length represented in scholarly transliteration.
Is Meva a girl’s name?
Yes, Meva is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meva in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Meva occurs in the Quran with the meaning of an abode or refuge. (e.g.: 79:41)
What is the origin of the name Meva?
Meva is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meva have?
Meva has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Meva?
Meva appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Meva?
Some ideas: Meva Rugeyye; Sultan Meva; Meva Selva.
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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