What origin is the name Mertan?

Mertan comes from Turkish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mertan?

Names from the same turkish tradition pair naturally with Mertan — for example Meral, Alara, Selen. You can browse more on our turkish names page.

Mertan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mertan

Mertan

Boy

Turkish

2 syllables

Mertan is a Turkish boy's name meaning "Brave or virtuous".

The meaning of Mertan is "Brave or virtuous" — a boy name of Turkish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Turkish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Brave or virtuous

Popularity

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Quick answers about Mertan

What does Mertan mean?

Mertan is a boy name of Turkish origin meaning "Brave or virtuous".

How popular is Mertan?

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Sister names that go with Mertan

Meral Alara Selen Nur Hatice Funda

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Mertan.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mertan

Mertan means "Brave or virtuous" — these names share that spirit.

Andrew — "Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from aner 'man', so 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles." (Greek)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)

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