Meliha

Meliha is the feminine form of the Turkish name Melih and originates from the Arabic term malīḥ (مَلِيح), meaning 'beautiful, pretty, graceful'. This results in the meaning of Meliha as 'the beautiful one', 'the pretty one', or 'the graceful one'.

What does the name Meliha mean?

Meliha is the feminine derivative of the Turkish name Melih and is based on the Arabic word malīḥ (مَلِيح), which means 'beautiful, pretty, graceful'. Thus, the name Meliha describes a person as 'the beautiful one', 'the pretty one', or 'the graceful one'. The name is not only common in Turkey but also in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Arabic variants include Maliha and Malihah.

Where does the name Meliha come from?

The name Meliha has Arabic roots and carries meanings such as 'the beautiful one' or 'the pretty one'. The Arabic word malīḥ (مَلِيح) stands for beautiful, pretty, graceful. Meliha is used in various languages such as Bosnian, Turkish, and among Muslims.

How do you pronounce Meliha?

The pronunciation of the name Meliha is three syllables and fluid. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Me-li-ha' [meˈliːha]. The name begins with a friendly E sound, and the stressed middle syllable with a long I gives it brightness. The softly whispered 'h' before the open final 'a' ensures a harmonious ending. Meliha thus radiates a feminine and melodic presence.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Meliha enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 753rd in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 497th. Over the last ten years, Meliha has been chosen as a first name about 740 times, placing it 632nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 623rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Liah / Liha / Lilah / Mel / Mela / Mele / Meli / Melka / Melle / Melli / Melo / Melosch / Meza / Milka / Millie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Meliha Günes (Turkish singer)