Boy name
Edhem name meaning
“deep black; a black horse”
Edhem means “deep black” or “a black horse.” It comes from Arabic adham, a word describing a dark black color, particularly a horse’s coat, and is used for boys in Türkiye. A black horse provides its clearest visual association; Ethem is a related Turkish spelling.
What does Edhem mean?
Deep black; a black horse
In Turkish: koyu siyah; yağız at
Edhem is a historical name also used in Turkish as Ethem. Its Arabic source connects a dark colour with descriptions of black horses. The early ascetic known as Ibrahim ibn Adham provides a notable association in Sufi literature, separate from the word's direct lexical meaning.
Origin of the name Edhem
Edhem derives from Arabic adham, meaning very dark or black. The word is also used specifically for the coat colour of a black horse.
Double names with Edhem
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Edhem Sarkis
Meaning of each name
- Edhem: deep black; a black horse
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
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Behzat Edhem
Meaning of each name
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
- Edhem: deep black; a black horse
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Edhem Nesip
Meaning of each name
- Edhem: deep black; a black horse
- Nesip: noble; of distinguished lineage
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Can Edhem
Meaning of each name
- Can: life, soul; dear, beloved
- Edhem: deep black; a black horse
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Edhem Ben
Meaning of each name
- Edhem: deep black; a black horse
- Ben: son; short form of longer names
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Akşit Edhem
Meaning of each name
- Akşit: Ruler, lord
- Edhem: deep black; a black horse
How to pronounce Edhem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /edhem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ادهم |
| Arabic | أدهم |
Is Edhem a boy’s name?
Yes, Edhem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Edhem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Edhem
Names with related meanings
- Yağız♂Dark-complexioned, dark-coloured
- Ilgar♂Swift riding, mounted raid
- Faris♂Horseman
- Filip♂Lover of horses
- Şehsuvar♂Master rider
- Tayhan♂Young ruler
- Aktay♂White foal
- Arkun♂Horse from wild stallion and domestic mare
- Atlı♂Horse rider, mounted warrior
- Göktay♂A sky-colored foal
- Gürat♂Strong, imposing horse
- Öztay♂A true, genuine foal
Famous people named Edhem
- Edhem Eldem · b. 1960
- Hafız Edhem Mollaömeroğlu · b. 1910
- Edhem Hamdi Eldem · b. 1882
FAQ about the name Edhem
What is the meaning of Edhem?
Edhem means “deep black; a black horse”. Edhem derives from Arabic adham, meaning very dark or black. The word is also used specifically for the coat colour of a black horse.
Is Edhem a boy’s name?
Yes, Edhem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Edhem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Edhem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Edhem?
Edhem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Edhem have?
Edhem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Edhem?
Edhem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Edhem?
Some ideas: Edhem Sarkis; Behzat Edhem; Edhem Nesip.
Famous people named Edhem?
Notable people named Edhem include Edhem Eldem, Hafız Edhem Mollaömeroğlu, Edhem Hamdi Eldem.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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