Melek

Melek Meaning & Origin

About Melek
The surname Melek is of Turkish origin and has multiple meanings. In Turkish, "melek" translates to "angel" or "messenger of God." It is derived from the Arabic word "malak," which also means "angel." The surname Melek is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess angelic qualities or are considered to be messengers of good fortune.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Melek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Melek: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melek based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Melek is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/melek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melek in Braille

Here's how to represent Melek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Melek in braille

How to sign the name Melek using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Melek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Melek in sign language

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