Meliha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Meliha

What is the meaning of the name Meliha ?

The baby name Meliha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meh-LEE-hah (IPA: /meˈliha/).

Meliha is Arabic in Origin.

Meliha is a feminine given name with roots in Arabic malīḥa (مليحة), an adjective meaning beautiful, pleasant, and charming, derived from the root m-l-ḥ, which in classical usage connotes comeliness and agreeable wit. Through Ottoman Turkish, the name spread into Turkish and Bosnian naming traditions, where the e-vowel reflects Turkic phonology; it appears in Balkan Muslim communities as well.

Documented in Ottoman-era records and sustained into the modern period, Meliha has enjoyed steady usage in Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina; noted bearers include Turkish educator and early parliamentarian Meliha Ulaş and Bosnian-Turkish athlete Meliha İsmailoğlu. Closely related forms include Arabic/Urdu Maliha, along with transliterations Maleeha and Malihah; the Turkish masculine counterpart is Melih. Common diminutives are Meli or Mel. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its succinct promise of grace and loveliness, blending classical Arabic aesthetics with Ottoman-Balkan heritage.