Boy name
Mevlâna name meaning
“our master, our teacher”
Mevlâna means our master or our teacher. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it combines Arabic mawlā, meaning master or protector, with nā, meaning our. It also functions as an honorific and is closely associated with the historical poet and thinker Mevlânâ Jalaluddin Rumi.
What does Mevlâna mean?
Our master, our teacher
In Turkish: efendimiz, hocamız, üstadımız
Mevlâna is an honorific most strongly associated in Turkish with Jalal al-Din Rumi. The Mesnevi and the Mevlevi tradition are its principal cultural connections. Historically, the title has also been used for other scholars, so its honorific function should be distinguished from any independent registration as a given name.
Origin of the name Mevlâna
Mevlâna comes from Arabic mawlā, 'master, patron, teacher,' with -nā, 'our.' It entered Turkish as an honorific meaning 'our master.'
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mevlâna in the Quran? | As a word · مولانا · 2:286, 9:51The word مولانا occurs in the Quran meaning our protector or master, rather than functioning as a personal name. |
| 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 Mevlâna
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mevlâna Gazi
Meaning of each name
- Mevlâna: our master, our teacher
- Gazi: war veteran; warrior in a ghaza
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Naci Mevlâna
Meaning of each name
- Naci: one who escapes or is saved
- Mevlâna: our master, our teacher
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Mevlâna Zübeyir
Meaning of each name
- Mevlâna: our master, our teacher
- Zübeyir: a small, solid stone
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Nasuhi Mevlâna
Meaning of each name
- Nasuhi: sincere adviser; wholehearted
- Mevlâna: our master, our teacher
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Mevlâna Habib
Meaning of each name
- Mevlâna: our master, our teacher
- Habib: beloved; a dear friend
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Bican Mevlâna
Meaning of each name
- Bican: lifeless; having relinquished the self
- Mevlâna: our master, our teacher
How to pronounce Mevlâna
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mevlaːna/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مولانا |
Is Mevlâna a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlâna is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mevlâna 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
Spellings covered by this page: Mevlana
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mevlâna
- Mevlana Kulaç · b. 1973
- Mevlâna İdris Zengin · b. 1966
- Mevlâna Erdoğdu
FAQ about the name Mevlâna
What is the meaning of Mevlâna?
Mevlâna means “our master, our teacher”. Mevlâna comes from Arabic mawlā, 'master, patron, teacher,' with -nā, 'our.' It entered Turkish as an honorific meaning 'our master.'
Is Mevlâna a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlâna is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mevlâna in the Quran?
As a word. The word مولانا occurs in the Quran meaning our protector or master, rather than functioning as a personal name. (e.g.: 2:286, 9:51)
What is the origin of the name Mevlâna?
Mevlâna is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mevlâna have?
Mevlâna has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mevlâna?
Mevlâna 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 Mevlâna?
Other spellings: Mevlana.
What names go well with Mevlâna?
Some ideas: Mevlâna Gazi; Naci Mevlâna; Mevlâna Zübeyir.
Famous people named Mevlâna?
Notable people named Mevlâna include Mevlana Kulaç, Mevlâna İdris Zengin, Mevlâna Erdoğdu.
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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