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Mehmet

Boy · Arabic · Medium name

Meaning
Praiseworthy, commendable, of the divine
Pronunciation
meh-MET
Origin
Arabic

From Turkish, a form of Muhammad, from Arabic.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicInternationalStrong and bold

Languages in use: Arabic, Turkish, English

Commonly used in: Turkey, United States, Azerbaijan

Alternate spellings

  • MehmedTurkish

    Older Turkish form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Mehmed II

    1432–1481

    Ottoman Sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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