meral

Meral is a feminine given name used primarily among Turkish-speaking communities. In Turkey it is a recognized personal name and has been borne by several public figures, contributing to its visibility in Turkish society. The name is also found among Turkish diasporic communities in Europe and North America.

The exact etymology of Meral is not consistently documented in English-language sources, and there is no single, universally agreed-upon meaning. In Turkish naming practices, many female names are formed from roots that convey virtues, qualities, or connections to nature, but Meral’s origin is not definitively established in reliable onomastic references.

Notable people with the name include Meral Akşener (born 1956), a Turkish politician who founded the Good Party (İyi Parti) in 2017 and has held various governmental and political roles. Her prominence has helped keep the name prominent in Turkish public life.

Overall, Meral is regarded as a conventional Turkish feminine given name, widely used within Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities abroad, without a single canonical meaning attached to it in widely cited sources.