Boy name
Mevlud name meaning
“born; one brought into the world”
Mevlud means “born” or “one brought into the world.” It comes from Arabic mawlūd, a word formed from the root for birth, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Mevlut and Mevlüt are related spellings, sharing the same direct association with birth and the arrival of new life.
What does Mevlud mean?
Born; one brought into the world
In Turkish: doğmuş, dünyaya gelmiş olan
Mevlud refers to one who has been born, whereas Mevlit primarily names birth as an event. Their spellings and pronunciations have drawn close in Turkish usage. The name evokes new life and also carries a cultural religious association through its connection with the mevlit tradition.
Origin of the name Mevlud
From Arabic mawlūd (مولود), meaning “born” or “one who has been born.” It belongs to the same name family as Mevlut and Mevlüt.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mevlud in the Quran? | As a word · المولود · 2:233The source word of Mevlud occurs in the Quran within an expression referring to the child's father. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
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How to pronounce Mevlud
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mevlud/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مولود |
Is Mevlud a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlud is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mevlud does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Mevlud
What is the meaning of Mevlud?
Mevlud means “born; one brought into the world”. From Arabic mawlūd (مولود), meaning “born” or “one who has been born.” It belongs to the same name family as Mevlut and Mevlüt.
Is Mevlud a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlud is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mevlud in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Mevlud occurs in the Quran within an expression referring to the child's father. (e.g.: 2:233)
What is the origin of the name Mevlud?
Mevlud is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mevlud have?
Mevlud has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mevlud?
Mevlud 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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