Mete
Mete is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the Hunnic ruler Mete Han”.
| Meaning | Name of the Hunnic ruler Mete Han |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | meh-TEH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Mete
Mete is a Turkish name rather than a word with a dictionary meaning. It is the modern Turkish name for Modu Chanyu, the ruler who unified the Xiongnu tribes on the steppes north of China around 209 BCE and built a powerful nomadic empire. Turkish historians and the national tradition regard him as one of the earliest heroes of Turkic history, and the name therefore carries ideas of leadership, strength and founding. Any meaning given to Mete beyond this historical link is uncertain.
The name became popular in Turkey in the twentieth century, when interest in early Turkic history grew and parents began to choose names from that past alongside Arabic and Persian ones. It is pronounced in two short syllables, meh-TEH, and the extended form Metehan, adding the title han (khan), is also common. The Turkish army traditionally dates its founding to Mete Han's reign. Mete is used by families in Turkey and in Turkish communities across Europe. A well-known modern bearer is the archer Mete Gazoz, who won Turkey's first Olympic gold medal in archery at the Tokyo Games.
Famous people named Mete
- Mete Han (Modu Chanyu) — founder of the Xiongnu empire, honoured in Turkey as an early Turkic hero
- Mete Gazoz — Turkish archer and Olympic champion at Tokyo 2020
Is Mete a Muslim name?
Mete is a Turkish name used by Muslim families in Turkey, though it comes from Turkic history rather than Islamic tradition. Parents wanting an Islamic name of similar sound could consider Mahdi or Majid.
Where is the name Mete used?
Used in Turkey and among Turkish families in Europe.
Gifts with the name Mete
- Mete name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mete mean?
Mete means 'Name of the Hunnic ruler Mete Han'. It comes from Turkish.
Is Mete a Muslim name?
Mete is a Turkish name used by Muslim families in Turkey, though it comes from Turkic history rather than Islamic tradition. Parents wanting an Islamic name of similar sound could consider Mahdi or Majid.
How do you pronounce Mete?
Mete is pronounced meh-TEH.
What does Mete mean?
Mete is the Turkish name of Modu Chanyu, the founder of the Xiongnu empire; it has no Arabic or religious meaning.
Is Mete an Islamic name?
Mete comes from Turkic history rather than Islamic tradition, but it is used by Muslim families in Turkey.
What is the difference between Mete and Metehan?
Metehan adds the title han (khan) to Mete; both refer to the same historical ruler.