Boy name
Mevlit name meaning
“birth; time or place of birth”
Mevlit means “birth” or “the time or place of birth.” It comes from Arabic mawlid, formed from the root meaning “to be born,” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The Turkish word also recalls Süleyman Çelebi’s celebrated birth narrative, giving the name a literary association.
What does Mevlit mean?
Birth; time or place of birth
In Turkish: doğum; doğum zamanı veya yeri
In Turkish, Mevlit particularly evokes the birth of the Prophet Muhammad and the tradition of commemorating it. Süleyman Çelebi’s poem Vesîletü’n-Necât is also commonly known by this word. The name therefore connects the idea of birth with literature, religious ceremony, and recited poetry.
Origin of the name Mevlit
From Arabic mawlid (مولد), derived from the root w-l-d, “to be born.” The Turkish form Mevlit reflects its established Turkish pronunciation.
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How to pronounce Mevlit
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mevlit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مولد |
Is Mevlit a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mevlit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Mevlit
What is the meaning of Mevlit?
Mevlit means “birth; time or place of birth”. From Arabic mawlid (مولد), derived from the root w-l-d, “to be born.” The Turkish form Mevlit reflects its established Turkish pronunciation.
Is Mevlit a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mevlit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mevlit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mevlit?
Mevlit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mevlit have?
Mevlit has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mevlit?
Mevlit 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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