Meral
Fact sheet
- Name
- Meral
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
The female, rarely also male name Meral is of Mongolian origin and translates from Turkish as 'the deer'. Meral is a very popular and common name in Turkey.
What does the name Meral mean?
The female, rarely also male name Meral is of Mongolian origin and translates from Turkish as 'the deer'. Meral is a very popular and common name in Turkey. A particularly widespread female variant is Maral, found in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Where does the name Meral come from?
Etymology Meral is a female and male name of Mongolian and Turkish origin meaning 'the deer'. Mongolian Turkish
How do you pronounce Meral?
Sound & pronunciation of Meral: The name Meral is two syllables and phonetically balanced. Pronounced as 'Me-ral' [meˈʁaːl] or [meˈral], it begins with a bright E sound. The stressed second syllable with an open A creates warmth and spaciousness. The concluding L provides a soft aftersound. Meral thus appears calm and melodic - harmonious, feminine, and clearly structured.
Popularity
Meral is a popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2019 at 767th place. In the last ten years, Meral has been given as a first name about 280 times, placing it 1,281st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,494th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mero / Meros / Mery
Famous people
- Meral Akşener (Turkish politician)
- Meral Al-Mer (musician from Germany)
- Meral Cetinkaya (Turkish actress)
- Meral Kaplan (actress)
- Meral Okay (actress)
- Meral Perin (German-Turkish actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Meral
What does the name Meral mean?
The name Meral translates from Turkish as 'the deer'. It has Mongolian and Turkish origins.
Is Meral a typical girl's name?
Yes, Meral is primarily a girl's name, but it is also rarely used as a male name.
What nicknames are common for Meral?
Common nicknames for Meral include Mero, Meros, and Mery.
How is the name Meral pronounced?
The name Meral is usually pronounced as 'Me-ral', with the 'e' sounding like in 'bed'.