Girl name
Meveddet name meaning
“warm affection, heartfelt attachment”
Meveddet means “warm affection” or “heartfelt attachment” and comes from Arabic mawadda, a word for love and closeness. It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its clearest association is the bond of affection between people, an idea also expressed by the Turkish word muhabbet.
What does Meveddet mean?
Warm affection, heartfelt attachment
In Turkish: içten sevgi, gönülden bağlılık
Meveddet suggests affectionate attachment rather than a passing liking. The word also belongs to older Turkish literary and epistolary language, where it describes a bond of love. Its Arabic source occurs in the Quran, giving the name a clear scriptural association alongside its emotional meaning.
Origin of the name Meveddet
From Arabic mawadda (مودة), expressing affection and loving attachment. Turkish preserves an older pronunciation of the word as Meveddet.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Meveddet in the Quran? | As a word · مودة · 30:21The Arabic source word of Meveddet appears in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing affection. |
| 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 Meveddet
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meveddet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مودت |
| Arabic | مودة |
Is Meveddet a girl’s name?
Yes, Meveddet is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meveddet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Meveddet
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Meveddet
What is the meaning of Meveddet?
Meveddet means “warm affection, heartfelt attachment”. From Arabic mawadda (مودة), expressing affection and loving attachment. Turkish preserves an older pronunciation of the word as Meveddet.
Is Meveddet a girl’s name?
Yes, Meveddet is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meveddet in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Meveddet appears in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing affection. (e.g.: 30:21)
What is the origin of the name Meveddet?
Meveddet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meveddet have?
Meveddet has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Meveddet?
Meveddet 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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