Meral as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Meral

What is the meaning of the name Meral ?

The baby name Meral is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced me-RAHL (Turkish: /meˈɾal/).

Meral is Turkish in Origin.

Meral is a Turkish feminine given name drawn from Persian marāl, meaning “female deer” or “hind,” often associated with grace and agility. Through Ottoman-era Persian influence, the word entered Turkish both as a noun and later as a personal name. In Persian and neighboring languages the base form Maral denotes the red deer; Turkish usage also favors the e- spelling Meral, while Maral remains common across Iran, Azerbaijan, and Armenian communities.

As a given name, Meral gained traction in Turkey in the mid-20th century amid nature-inspired naming trends and appears among the Turkish diaspora in Europe. Prominent bearers, including politician Meral Akşener and screenwriter Meral Okay, have kept it in public view. Variants and cognates include Maral (Persian, Armenian, and Azerbaijani usage); related Turkish nature names such as Ceylan and Ceren share the deer/gazelle imagery. The name is used almost exclusively for girls and conveys a graceful, poised character.