b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Meltem

Quick answerMeltem is a Turkish name meaning "breeze" or "wind," derived from the Turkish word "meltem" which refers to the cool northwesterly wind that blows in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas.

Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables

M
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,978
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1996
Syllables2
OriginTurkish
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,107

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Meltem

Meltem is a Turkish name meaning "breeze" or "wind," derived from the Turkish word "meltem" which refers to the cool northwesterly wind that blows in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas.

Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

Meltem is a Turkish name meaning "breeze" or "wind," derived from the Turkish word "meltem" which refers to the cool northwesterly wind that blows in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. The name is primarily used in Turkish culture and among Turkish-speaking populations, with roots in Anatolia's geographical and meteorological characteristics.

Meltem currently ranks #17,978 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Turkish names that sit beautifully beside Meltem

Similar names you might like

Names starting with M

Names that sound like Meltem

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Milton
Unisex English

"Milton derives from Old English elements "myln" (mill) and "tūn" (settlement), literally meaning "mill town" or "settlement with a mill."…"

Global rank #38 View name
Mladen
Boy Croatian

"Mladen derives from the Slavic root "mlad" meaning "young" or "youthful," with the diminutive suffix "-en," literally translating to "young…"

Global rank #555 View name
Mohialddin
Boy Arabic

"Mohialddin derives from Arabic roots: "Mohyi" (محيي) meaning "reviver" or "giver of life" and "alddin" (الدين) meaning "of the religion/faith,"…"

Global rank #941 View name
Melody-May
Girl English

""Melody-May" combines two English names: "Melody" derives from the Greek word "melōdia" (melos = song, ōdia = ode), meaning a…"

Global rank #3,252 View name
Miladeen
Girl Arabic

"Miladeen is derived from Arabic roots, combining "Milad" (birth, nativity) with the suffix "-een," meaning "births" or "of births," though…"

Global rank #3,305 View name
Malton
Boy Old English

"Malton derives from Old English elements "mal" (speech/council) and "tun" (settlement/town), meaning "settlement by the river or place of assembly."…"

Global rank #3,767 View name
Moulton
Boy English

"Moulton is an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning "mule town" or "mule settlement," combining "mul" (mule) with…"

Global rank #4,005 View name
Melitine
Girl Greek

"Melitine derives from Greek "melitinos" (μελίτινος), meaning "of honey" or "honey-like," from the root "meli" (μέλι) meaning honey."

Global rank #4,429 View name
Molton
Boy English

"The name Molton is derived from Old English elements "mol" (mold/soil) and "tun" (settlement/enclosure), meaning "settlement on moldy or soft…"

Global rank #4,769 View name
Meldine
Boy Germanic/Old English

"Meldine is derived from the Germanic elements "mel" (mild/soft) and "dine" (valley), meaning "soft valley" or alternatively from Old English…"

Global rank #4,786 View name
Melody-Mae
Girl Greek-Hebrew

"Melody-Mae is a compound name combining "Melody" (from Greek "melōdia," meaning a sequence of musical notes) and "Mae" (a diminutive…"

Global rank #4,844 View name
Melodine
Girl Greek

"Melodine derives from the Greek word "melos" (μέλος), meaning "song" or "melody," combined with the feminine suffix "-ine," thus meaning…"

Global rank #5,155 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect