Boy name
Misal name meaning
“example; something comparable or similar”
Misal means “example” or “something comparable or similar.” It is a masculine name used in Türkiye, derived from Arabic mithāl through Ottoman Turkish misâl. The Turkish expression misal vermek, “to give an example,” offers a concrete connection with its meaning: making an idea clear through a particular illustration.
What does Misal mean?
Example; something comparable or similar
In Turkish: örnek; benzer veya eş tutulan şey
In Turkish, misal can be an example used to explain an idea or a likeness to something else. As a name, it may suggest an exemplar, although the basic word expresses comparison rather than a judgment of worth. Everyday expressions involving examples preserve this broader range of meaning.
Origin of the name Misal
From Arabic mithāl, meaning example or likeness. It entered Ottoman Turkish as misâl.
How to pronounce Misal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /misal/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مثال |
Is Misal a boy’s name?
Yes, Misal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Misal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Misal
Famous people named Misal
- Misal Adnan Yıldız
FAQ about the name Misal
What is the meaning of Misal?
Misal means “example; something comparable or similar”. From Arabic mithāl, meaning example or likeness. It entered Ottoman Turkish as misâl.
Is Misal a boy’s name?
Yes, Misal is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Misal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Misal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Misal?
Misal is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Misal have?
Misal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Misal?
Misal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Misal?
Notable people named Misal include Misal Adnan Yıldız.
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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