Mehmed
Ottoman Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mehmed
The name 'Mehmed' means "praised" or "praiseworthy," deriving from the Arabic root *ḥ-m-d* (ح م د), the same root as the name Muhammad.
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Etymology
The name 'Mehmed' means "praised" or "praiseworthy," deriving from the Arabic root *ḥ-m-d* (ح م د), the same root as the name Muhammad. It is predominantly used in Turkish and other Muslim-majority cultures, most famously as the name of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, who conquered Constantinople in 1453.
Mehmed currently ranks #6,046 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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