مدحت

Midhat

boyArabic, via Turkish and Bosnian

Midhat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Praise, commendation”.

MeaningPraise, commendation
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, via Turkish and Bosnian
Arabic spellingمدحت
PronunciationMID-hat
Arabic rootم د ح (m-d-ḥ) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Midhat

Midhat comes from the Arabic midḥa, praise. The final -t reflects the Ottoman Turkish pronunciation of the feminine ending, which is why the name is so common in Turkey, Bosnia and Egypt. The Ottoman reformer Midhat Pasha, author of the first Ottoman constitution, made the name well known.

Is Midhat a Muslim name?

Yes. Midhat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning praise, used especially in Turkey, Bosnia and Egypt.

Where is the name Midhat used?

Used in Turkey (as Mithat), Bosnia and Egypt (as Medhat).

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Spellings and variants of Midhat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Midhat mean?

Midhat means 'Praise, commendation'. It comes from Arabic, via Turkish and Bosnian.

Is Midhat a Muslim name?

Yes. Midhat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning praise, used especially in Turkey, Bosnia and Egypt.

How do you write Midhat in Arabic?

Midhat is written مدحت in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Midhat?

Midhat is pronounced MID-hat.

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