Girl name
Mevlan name meaning
“our master; our protector”
Mevlan means “our master” or “our protector.” It is connected with Arabic mawlānā, formed from mawlā, “master” or “protector,” and a possessive element meaning “our.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it recalls the title Mevlânâ associated with the historical poet Jalal al-Din Rumi and his works.
What does Mevlan mean?
Our master; our protector
In Turkish: efendimiz; koruyucumuz
When understood as related to Mevlânâ, Mevlan carries the sense of a respectful address. In Turkish, Mevlânâ particularly recalls Jalal al-Din Rumi, although the adoption of an honorific as a personal name is a separate development. The shortened spelling should not be treated as an exact reproduction of the complete Arabic expression.
Origin of the name Mevlan
Possibly a shortened personal-name form of Arabic mawlana. That expression combines mawla, 'master' or 'protector,' with a suffix meaning 'our.'
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How to pronounce Mevlan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
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Is Mevlan a girl’s name?
Yes, Mevlan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mevlan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Mevlan
What is the meaning of Mevlan?
Mevlan means “our master; our protector”. Possibly a shortened personal-name form of Arabic mawlana. That expression combines mawla, 'master' or 'protector,' with a suffix meaning 'our.'
Is Mevlan a girl’s name?
Yes, Mevlan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mevlan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mevlan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mevlan?
Mevlan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mevlan have?
Mevlan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mevlan?
Mevlan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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