Boy name
Mizrap name meaning
“a pick for playing stringed instruments”
Mizrap means “a pick for playing stringed instruments.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is connected with Turkish mızrap, from Arabic miḍrāb, an instrument word derived from striking. A plectrum sounding the strings of an oud or qanun gives the name a concrete musical association.
What does Mizrap mean?
A pick for playing stringed instruments
In Turkish: telli çalgı çalmaya yarayan araç
Mizrap evokes music through the small implement used to set the strings of instruments such as the bağlama and oud vibrating. As a name, it highlights the tool that produces sound rather than the instrument itself. The spelling should be checked against the standard Turkish word mızrap.
Origin of the name Mizrap
Mizrap corresponds to Turkish mızrap, from Arabic miḍrāb. The Arabic word is an instrument noun derived from a root meaning 'to strike.'
How to pronounce Mizrap
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mizɾap/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مضراب |
Is Mizrap a boy’s name?
Yes, Mizrap is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mizrap 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
Spellings covered by this page: Mızrap
Names that sound like Mizrap
Names with related meanings
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- Neyzen♂A performer on the ney
- Rennan♂Singing or calling out joyfully
- Rinat♂♀Joyful song
Famous people named Mizrap
- Mizrap Polat · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Mizrap
What is the meaning of Mizrap?
Mizrap means “a pick for playing stringed instruments”. Mizrap corresponds to Turkish mızrap, from Arabic miḍrāb. The Arabic word is an instrument noun derived from a root meaning 'to strike.'
Is Mizrap a boy’s name?
Yes, Mizrap is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mizrap in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mizrap nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mizrap?
Mizrap is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mizrap have?
Mizrap has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mizrap?
Mizrap 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.
What are other spellings of Mizrap?
Other spellings: Mızrap.
Famous people named Mizrap?
Notable people named Mizrap include Mizrap Polat.
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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