Boy name
Mevlüt name meaning
“one who is born; newborn child”
Mevlüt means “one who is born” or “newborn child.” It comes from Arabic mawlūd, a word formed from the root associated with birth, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The related word mevlit and name Mevlid share that birth root, providing a concrete linguistic connection.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mevlüt mean?
One who is born; newborn child
In Turkish: doğmuş olan, dünyaya gelen çocuk
Mevlüt is a masculine name derived from a word describing someone who has been born. Turkish usage brings it close to mevlit, the celebration or text commemorating the Prophet's birth. Arabic mawlūd and mawlid nevertheless have distinct formations, referring respectively to the born child and a birth occasion or place.
How popular is Mevlüt?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 7provinces
Where is Mevlüt in the top 30?
7 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Mevlüt
From Arabic mawlūd ‘one who has been born’, derived from the root w-l-d relating to birth. Mevlüt is its adapted Turkish form.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mevlüt in the Quran? | As a word · المولود · 2:233Mawlūd occurs with the definite article in the Quran, within a phrase referring to the father for whom a child is born. |
| 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 Mevlüt
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mevlüt Araf
Meaning of each name
- Mevlüt: one who is born; newborn child
- Araf: heights; the boundary between paradise and hell
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Emrullah Mevlüt
Meaning of each name
- Emrullah: God's command or decree
- Mevlüt: one who is born; newborn child
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Mevlüt Abdulsamet
Meaning of each name
- Mevlüt: one who is born; newborn child
- Abdulsamet: servant of Allah, the Self-Sufficient
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Talip Mevlüt
Meaning of each name
- Talip: one who seeks, desires or aspires
- Mevlüt: one who is born; newborn child
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Mevlüt Oruç
Meaning of each name
- Mevlüt: one who is born; newborn child
- Oruç: abstaining from food and drink for worship
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İsak Mevlüt
Meaning of each name
- İsak: he laughs; he will laugh
- Mevlüt: one who is born; newborn child
How to pronounce Mevlüt
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mevlyt/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مولود |
Is Mevlüt a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlüt is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mevlüt appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Mevlut, Mevlût
Names that sound like Mevlüt
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mevlüt
- Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu · b. 1968
- Mevlüt Erdinç · b. 1987
- Mevlüt Uysal · b. 1966
- Mevlüt Han Ekelik · b. 2004
- Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş · b. 1994
- Mevlüt Bora · b. 1947
- Mevlüt Dinç · b. 1957
- Mevlüt Karakaya · b. 1963
- Mevlüt Arık · b. 1988
- Mevlüt Akgün · b. 1966
- Mevlüt Asar · b. 1951
- Mevlüt Bilici · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Mevlüt
What is the meaning of Mevlüt?
Mevlüt means “one who is born; newborn child”. From Arabic mawlūd ‘one who has been born’, derived from the root w-l-d relating to birth. Mevlüt is its adapted Turkish form.
Is Mevlüt a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevlüt is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mevlüt in the Quran?
As a word. Mawlūd occurs with the definite article in the Quran, within a phrase referring to the father for whom a child is born. (e.g.: 2:233)
What is the origin of the name Mevlüt?
Mevlüt is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mevlüt have?
Mevlüt has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mevlüt?
Mevlüt appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Mevlüt?
Other spellings: Mevlut, Mevlût.
What names go well with Mevlüt?
Some ideas: Mevlüt Araf; Emrullah Mevlüt; Mevlüt Abdulsamet.
Famous people named Mevlüt?
Notable people named Mevlüt include Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Mevlüt Erdinç, Mevlüt Uysal.
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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