ملك

Melek

girlTurkish form of Arabic malak

Melek is a Muslim girl name meaning “Angel”.

MeaningAngel
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic malak
Arabic spellingملك
Pronunciationmeh-LEK
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Melek

Melek is the Turkish form of the Arabic malak, angel. In Turkey and among Bosnian and Azerbaijani Muslims it is a well-loved girl's name, alone or in compounds such as Melek Nur. Arabic speakers use Malak for the same name.

Is Melek a Muslim name?

Yes. Melek is the Turkish form of the Arabic Malak, meaning angel, and is widely used by Muslim families in Turkey.

Where is the name Melek used?

Common in Turkey, Azerbaijan and the Balkans.

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Spellings and variants of Melek

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Melek mean?

Melek means 'Angel'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic malak.

Is Melek a Muslim name?

Yes. Melek is the Turkish form of the Arabic Malak, meaning angel, and is widely used by Muslim families in Turkey.

How do you write Melek in Arabic?

Melek is written ملك in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Melek?

Melek is pronounced meh-LEK.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.