مسعود

Mesut

boyTurkish form of Arabic Masʿūd

Mesut is a Muslim boy name meaning “Happy, fortunate”.

MeaningHappy, fortunate
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Masʿūd
Arabic spellingمسعود
Pronunciationmeh-SOOT
Arabic rootس ع د (s-ʿ-d) — to be happy, fortunate
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mesut

Mesut is the Turkish spelling of Arabic Masʿūd, 'happy, blessed with good fortune'. Turkish turns the final d into t. The name was borne by Seljuk sultans of Rum and is known worldwide through the footballer Mesut Özil. In South Asia and Iran it is spelled Masood or Masoud.

Is Mesut a Muslim name?

Yes. Mesut is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of the Arabic Masʿūd, meaning happy and fortunate.

Is Mesut in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'And as for those who were made happy, they will be in Paradise' (Quran 11:108).

Where is the name Mesut used?

Common in Turkey and among Turks in Europe; Masood and Masoud are used elsewhere.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mesut mean?

Mesut means 'Happy, fortunate'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Masʿūd.

Is Mesut a Muslim name?

Yes. Mesut is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of the Arabic Masʿūd, meaning happy and fortunate.

How do you write Mesut in Arabic?

Mesut is written مسعود in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mesut?

Mesut is pronounced meh-SOOT.

Is Mesut mentioned in the Quran?

Its root appears in 'And as for those who were made happy, they will be in Paradise' (Quran 11:108).

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