Unisex name
Misli name meaning
“its like, its equal; an equivalent amount”
Misli means “its like,” “its equal,” or “an equivalent amount.” It is connected with Arabic mithl, meaning “likeness” or “equal,” and the Turkish possessive form misli. Used for both women and men in Türkiye, the name evokes comparison between matching objects or quantities of the same size.
What does Misli mean?
Its like, its equal; an equivalent amount
In Turkish: benzeri, dengi; aynı miktarı
In ordinary Turkish, misli can mean the like of something or an equivalent amount. In expressions such as iki misli, it contributes to a statement of multiplication. The personal name may derive from this word, but everyday lexical usage alone does not establish its precise naming history.
Origin of the name Misli
Can be explained as Turkish misl, from Arabic mithl (مثل), “like” or “equal,” followed by a Turkish possessive ending. This does not securely establish the personal name’s origin.
How to pronounce Misli
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /misli/ |
Is Misli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Misli is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Misli does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Misli
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
- Mirali♂Lord, leader
- Mislina♀
- Mihri♂♀Of the sun or of affection
- Misak♂Covenant
- Muslih♂One who reforms, repairs, or reconciles
- Müslim♂One who submits to God
- Meli♀Honey
- Mimi♂Affectionate form of Maria and similar names
- Misal♂Example
- Muslu♂Chosen, selected
- Menli♀Having a mole or birthmark
FAQ about the name Misli
What is the meaning of Misli?
Misli means “its like, its equal; an equivalent amount”. Can be explained as Turkish misl, from Arabic mithl (مثل), “like” or “equal,” followed by a Turkish possessive ending. This does not securely establish the personal name’s origin.
Is Misli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Misli is used for both boys and girls.
Is Misli in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Misli nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Misli?
Misli is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Misli have?
Misli has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Misli?
Misli 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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