Ethem
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ethem
Ethem is a Turkish and Albanian form of the Arabic name Etham or a variant of Aytham, meaning "strong" or "firm" in Arabic, derived from the root relating to thickness and solidity.
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Etymology
Ethem is a Turkish and Albanian form of the Arabic name Etham or a variant of Aytham, meaning "strong" or "firm" in Arabic, derived from the root relating to thickness and solidity. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Turks and Albanians, with historical prominence in the Ottoman Empire and Islamic tradition.
Ethem currently ranks #4,052 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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