Melih
Meaning of Melih
Melih is a Turkish name that is predominantly used for baby boys. It is pronounced as meh-LEE (/meˈli/). The name Melih has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the United States. In 2017 alone, there were 6 recorded occurrences of the name, ranking at number 10,762. While the exact origins and meanings of the name Melih are not widely known, it holds a certain charm and uniqueness that many parents find appealing when choosing a name for their son. With its Turkish roots and rising popularity, Melih is a wonderful choice for parents seeking an international and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as meh-LEE (/meˈli/)
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Notable People Named Melih
| Melih Gökçek - Ibrahim Melih Gokcek is a Turkish politician who served as the mayor of Ankara from 1994 to 2017 and was a member of the governing AK Party. |
| Melih Cevdet Anday was a prolific Turkish writer known for his innovative poetry and diverse body of work spanning over six decades. |
| Melih Mahmutoğlu is a Turkish professional basketball player and the team captain for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague. |
| Melih Abdulhayoğlu is the CEO of MAVeCap, a Venture Capital firm that focuses on building technology platform companies and was previously known as Comodo. |
| Melih Ulueren is a Turkish diplomat who served as the Turkish Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Nigeria. |
| Melih İbrahimoğlu is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Dutch Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo and represents Turkey internationally. |
| Melih Turgut is a Turkish badminton player who competed at the 2015 Baku European Games. |
| Melih Kotanca was a Turkish footballer and track and field athlete. |
