Girl
Melek
Melek is a classic Turkish girls’ name of Arabic origin, carrying the meaning of angel.
Meaning
Melek means angel, described in religious tradition as a luminous being created by God. The name retains that religious meaning while also being used in contemporary naming.
Origin
The name comes from the Arabic word malak, meaning angel. In Turkish, melek serves as both the everyday word for angel and a girls’ given name.
In recent years
A long-standing classic, Melek ranks 30th on the latest official top-100 list, with a best-ever position of 18th and 45 appearances overall. It has appeared on all five most recent lists, though its ranking has eased slightly lately.
How does it look on a plaque?
Melek would look lovely in simple lettering on a moon-shaped Meşgalem night light.
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