Meleğim is a Turkish word and the title of a commercially successful song.
Linguistic Meaning
In Turkish, meleğim is the first-person singular possessive form of the noun melek ("angel"), formed with the possessive suffix -im ("my"). The word therefore translates to "my angel." It is commonly used as a term of endearment in Turkish, analogous to expressions such as "my darling" or "my sweetheart" in English. The Wiktionary (Vikisözlük) entry for the term confirms this grammatical derivation.
Song
"Meleğim" is also the title of a song by the French-Algerian singer Soolking, featuring the French singer Dadju. It was released on 7 February 2020 as a single from Soolking's album Vintage. The song was written by Dadju, Soolking, and Raphaël Nyadjiko, with Nyadjiko also serving as producer.
Commercial Performance
The song achieved notable chart success in Europe:
- France (SNEP): Peaked at number 2 on the weekly singles chart and ranked 14th on the year-end chart for 2020.
- Belgium: Reached number 26 on the Ultratop 50 Wallonia chart and number 41 on the Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders chart.
- Switzerland: Peaked at number 52 on the Swiss Singles Chart.
Certifications
- France (SNEP): Certified Diamond, representing over 333,333 certified units.
- Belgium (BRMA): Certified Gold, representing 20,000 certified units.
The song's title reflects the Turkish term of endearment, and its commercial success contributed to the word's wider recognition in popular culture beyond Turkish-speaking audiences.
