Mehmet
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mehmet
Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad, derived from the Arabic root h-m-d meaning "to praise," and signifies "the praised one" or "worthy of praise." The name is predominantly used in Turkish and broader Islamic cultures, with historical significance as the name of Mehmed II, the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453.
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Etymology
Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad, derived from the Arabic root h-m-d meaning "to praise," and signifies "the praised one" or "worthy of praise." The name is predominantly used in Turkish and broader Islamic cultures, with historical significance as the name of Mehmed II, the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453.
Mehmet currently ranks #5,143 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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