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محمد

Mehmet

boyTurkish form of Arabic Muhammad

Mehmet is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.

MeaningPraised, praiseworthy
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Muhammad
Arabic spellingمحمد
Pronunciationmeh-MET
Arabic rootح م د (ḥ-m-d) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mehmet

Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad. In Ottoman times many Turks preferred to reserve the full form Muḥammad for the Prophet ﷺ himself out of respect and used the softened Mehmed for ordinary people; modern Turkish spelling gives Mehmet. Famous bearers include Sultan Mehmed II, who conquered Constantinople in 1453.

Is Mehmet a Muslim name?

Yes. Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ, and is one of the most common Muslim names in Turkey.

Is Mehmet in the Quran?

The name Muhammad appears in the Quran, as in 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 33:40).

Where is the name Mehmet used?

For decades the most common male name in Turkey; Mehmed is used in Bosnia and the Balkans.

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Spellings and variants of Mehmet

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More boy names like Mehmet

Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAbdul-Baqi — Servant of the EverlastingAbdul-Hakeem — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Majeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAdham — Black, dark; a black horseAgha — Lord, master, chiefAkif — Devoted; one who stays in worshipAkin — Wave, rush, raid (Turkish); brave man (Yoruba)Akram — Most generous, most nobleAlan — Uncertain; often said 'little rock' or 'handsome' (Celtic)Alp — Hero, brave warriorAlparslan — Heroic lionAmar — Long-lived, one who builds and prospersAmer — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAmir — Prince, commander, leaderAmjed — Most glorious, most nobleArda — Usually explained as successor, follower

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mehmet mean?

Mehmet means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Muhammad.

Is Mehmet a Muslim name?

Yes. Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet ﷺ, and is one of the most common Muslim names in Turkey.

How do you write Mehmet in Arabic?

Mehmet is written محمد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mehmet?

Mehmet is pronounced meh-MET.

Is Mehmet mentioned in the Quran?

The name Muhammad appears in the Quran, as in 'Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 33:40).

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Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.