Boy name
İmdat name meaning
“aid; the provision of support”
İmdat means aid or the provision of support. It comes from Arabic imdād, with the final consonant becoming t in Turkish. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it is related to the spelling İmdad and to the everyday Turkish cry imdat, a call for help.
What does İmdat mean?
Aid; the provision of support
In Turkish: yardım; güç ve destek sağlama
İmdat directly expresses the idea of assistance. It has the same form as the Turkish cry for help and historically also referred to reinforcement or military support. The variant İmdad preserves the source word's final consonant and does not represent a name of separate origin.
Origin of the name İmdat
From Arabic imdad, 'providing aid or support'. The final consonant became t in the established Turkish form İmdat.
Double names with İmdat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İmdat Amir
Meaning of each name
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
- Amir: one who commands; ruler, prince
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Ulvi İmdat
Meaning of each name
- Ulvi: lofty, exalted; spiritually elevated
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
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İmdat Raci
Meaning of each name
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
- Raci: hopeful; one who hopes or asks
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Çınar İmdat
Meaning of each name
- Çınar: plane tree; a long-lived broadleaf tree
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
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İmdat Beyazıt
Meaning of each name
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
- Beyazıt: father of Yazid; a historical compound name
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Vatan İmdat
Meaning of each name
- Vatan: homeland, country regarded as home
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
How to pronounce İmdat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /imdat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | امداد |
| Arabic | إمداد |
Is İmdat a boy’s name?
Yes, İmdat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İmdat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like İmdat
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
Famous people named İmdat
- İmdat Sütlüoğlu · b. 1953
- İmdat Arslan · b. 1969
- İmdat Avşar
- İmdat Gümüş · b. 1970
- İmdat Ulusoy · b. 1950
FAQ about the name İmdat
What is the meaning of İmdat?
İmdat means “aid; the provision of support”. From Arabic imdad, 'providing aid or support'. The final consonant became t in the established Turkish form İmdat.
Is İmdat a boy’s name?
Yes, İmdat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İmdat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İmdat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İmdat?
İmdat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İmdat have?
İmdat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İmdat?
İmdat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of İmdat?
Other spellings: İmdad.
What names go well with İmdat?
Some ideas: İmdat Amir; Ulvi İmdat; İmdat Raci.
Famous people named İmdat?
Notable people named İmdat include İmdat Sütlüoğlu, İmdat Arslan, İmdat Avşar.
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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