Meltem
Meltem is a Muslim girl name meaning “Summer sea breeze (the Aegean wind)”.
| Meaning | Summer sea breeze (the Aegean wind) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | mel-TEM |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Meltem
Meltem is the Turkish name for the strong, dry wind that blows from the north across the Aegean during the summer months, the wind known in English as the etesian. Arriving in the hottest weeks of the year, it cools the coasts and islands of western Turkey and Greece, so in everyday Turkish the word also means a pleasant, refreshing breeze. As a girl's name it suggests freshness, lightness and relief, much like 'breeze' in English. The Greek name for the same wind, meltemi, is closely related to the Turkish word.
Meltem belongs to a group of nature names that became popular in Turkey in the twentieth century, when many parents began choosing native Turkish words alongside or instead of Arabic and Persian names. It was especially fashionable from the 1960s onward and is still given today. It is pronounced mel-TEM with the stress on the final syllable, and its spelling is the same in Turkey, Northern Cyprus and the Turkish diaspora in Germany and elsewhere. The actress Meltem Cumbul, known for Turkish television and cinema, is one of its best-known bearers.
Famous people named Meltem
- Meltem Cumbul — Turkish film and television actress
Is Meltem a Muslim name?
Meltem is a Turkish nature name used by Muslim families in Turkey. It has no Arabic or religious origin, but nothing in its meaning conflicts with Islam; Arabic names with a similar sense include Nasim and Rawh.
Where is the name Meltem used?
Common in Turkey and among Turkish families in Europe.
Gifts with the name Meltem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meltem mean?
Meltem means 'Summer sea breeze (the Aegean wind)'. It comes from Turkish.
Is Meltem a Muslim name?
Meltem is a Turkish nature name used by Muslim families in Turkey. It has no Arabic or religious origin, but nothing in its meaning conflicts with Islam; Arabic names with a similar sense include Nasim and Rawh.
How do you pronounce Meltem?
Meltem is pronounced mel-TEM.
Is Meltem an Arabic name?
No. Meltem is a Turkish word for the Aegean summer breeze and has no Arabic root.
What Arabic name means breeze like Meltem?
Nasim (نسيم), meaning a gentle breeze, is the closest Arabic name in meaning.