Mevlana

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Fact sheet

Name
Mevlana
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Mevlana is a girl's name that is common in both Albania and Turkey and has Arabic roots. The meaning of the name is 'the mistress' or 'the protector.'

What does the name Mevlana mean?

Mevlana is a female first name with Arabic origins that carries the meanings 'the mistress' or 'the protector.' The name comes from the Arabic term mawlan (مَوْلًى), which means 'protector,' 'guardian,' 'patron,' 'lord,' and 'master.' For males, there are the variants Mavlan, Mavlyan, and Mevlan.

Where does the name Mevlana come from?

The name Mevlana is of Arabic origin and means 'the mistress.'

How do you pronounce Mevlana?

Mev-lah-na

Popularity

In Germany, Mevlana is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 2,371st. Over the last ten years, Mevlana has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,046th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,654th.

Nicknames & pet names

Meva / Mevla

Similar first names

Frequently asked questions about the name Mevlana

What is the origin of the name Mevlana?

The name Mevlana has Arabic roots and is used in the Albanian and Turkish languages.

What does the name Mevlana mean?

Mevlana means 'the mistress' and is derived from the Arabic term 'mawlan,' which means 'protector,' 'guardian,' or 'master.'

How popular is the name Mevlana?

The popularity of the name Mevlana varies by region, but it is particularly appreciated in countries with Arabic and Turkish influence.

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