Mehmet

Mehmet is a male first name of Arabic origin, primarily common in Albanian, Bosnian, and Turkish regions.

What does the name Mehmet mean?

The name Mehmet originally comes from Muhammad and is used in both Arabic and Muslim cultures. Translated, it means 'the Praised', 'the Commendable', or 'the Glorified'. The roots of the name lie in Arabic, derived from muḥammad (مُحَمَّد), which means 'worthy of praise', 'praised', or 'commendable', as well as from the root ḥamida (حَمِدَ), which means 'to praise', 'to commend', or 'to glorify'. There are many variants of the name, including Muhammed, Muhamed, and Mehmed, with the form ending in a hard 't' being preferred in the Turkish language.

Where does the name Mehmet come from?

The first name Mehmet has Arabic roots and means 'the Praised'. The Arabic terms ḥamida (حَمِدَ) and muḥammad (مُحَمَّد) stand for 'to praise' and 'worthy of praise'. The name can be found in the Albanian, Bosnian, and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Mehmet?

The pronunciation of Mehmet is clearly structured and two syllables. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Meh-met' [ˈmeːmɛt], with the long 'e' making the sound bright and resonant. The final 't' provides a precise closure. Mehmet conveys a warm and structured impression - soft at the beginning and clear at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Mehmet is among the most common male first names. Currently, it ranks 282 on the list of the most popular baby names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 1978 at position 68. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 3,400 times and ranks 216 during this period. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 200.

Nicknames & pet names

Meha / Mehm / Mehme / Mehmu / Meho / Meme / Memi / Memio / Memis / Memo / Memoli / Memoliii / Memos / Memosh / Merro / Meti / Momo / Muhmet

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mehmet Akgün (German footballer)
• Mehmet Akif Alakurt (model, actor)
• Mehmet Akif Ersoy (writer and poet, wrote the Turkish national anthem)
• Mehmet Akyüz (footballer)
• Mehmet Ali Alabora (actor)
• Mehmet Ali Erbil (presenter and actor)
• Mehmet Ali Tosur (football player)
• Mehmet Ayaz (football player)
• Mehmet Aydin (philosopher)
• Mehmet Aykac (Turkish actor)
• Mehmet Batdal (football player)
• Mehmet Birinci (football coach)
• Mehmet Budak (Turkish footballer)
• Mehmet Cansin Cicek (football player)
• Mehmet the Conqueror (Ottoman Sultan)
• Mehmet Ekici (football player from Turkey)
• Mehmet Eksi (football player)
• Mehmet Erdem Ugurlu (footballer)
• Mehmet Eren Boyraz (English footballer)
• Mehmet Ferda (actor from the UK)