The nameMelih
Melih is a Turkish boy's name, given in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic malih, "handsome, graceful".
Origin
Turkish, through Arabic.
History
First found in France in 1978, Melih has been given steadily since the 2000s, notably in Grand Est and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Popularity of the name Melih
Melih in France
Melih was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 580 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Melih. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Melih in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 52 births a year.
Melih in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melih mean?
It comes from the Arabic malih, "handsome, graceful".
What is the origin of the name Melih?
Turkish, through Arabic.
Is Melih a girl's or a boy's name?
Melih is a boy's name.