Unisex name
Meyil name meaning
“inclination, tendency; affectionate interest”
Meyil means “inclination,” “tendency,” or “affectionate interest.” It comes from Arabic mayl, with an added vowel producing the Turkish form meyil, and is used for both women and men in Türkiye. A branch leaning in a particular direction provides a concrete image of the movement expressed by its meaning.
What does Meyil mean?
Inclination, tendency; affectionate interest
In Turkish: yönelme, eğilim; gönül yakınlığı
Meyil describes leaning in a direction, both physically and figuratively. In Turkish, it can refer to an interest in an activity or an affectionate inclination toward someone. As a name, it centres on attraction and orientation, and it shares its Arabic root with Meyyal.
Origin of the name Meyil
From Arabic mayl (ميل), meaning inclination or leaning. Turkish also uses the expanded form meyil, with a vowel inserted between the final consonants.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Meyil in the Quran? | As a word · ميلا · 4:27The Arabic source word of Meyil occurs in the Quran with a case ending, expressing inclination or deviation. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
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How to pronounce Meyil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mejil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ميل |
Is Meyil a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Meyil is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Meyil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Meyil
What is the meaning of Meyil?
Meyil means “inclination, tendency; affectionate interest”. From Arabic mayl (ميل), meaning inclination or leaning. Turkish also uses the expanded form meyil, with a vowel inserted between the final consonants.
Is Meyil a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Meyil is used for both boys and girls.
Is Meyil in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Meyil occurs in the Quran with a case ending, expressing inclination or deviation. (e.g.: 4:27)
What is the origin of the name Meyil?
Meyil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meyil have?
Meyil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Meyil?
Meyil 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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