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Lemehat name meaning

“brief glances, fleeting looks”

Lemehat means “brief glances” or “fleeting looks.” It comes from Arabic lamaḥāt, the plural of lamḥa, meaning a quick glance or moment. In Türkiye, it is used for both genders. It evokes glimpses of a passing scene and has a different root from Lemeat, meaning gleams.

Ottoman Turkish
/lemehat/
Gender
♂♀ Unisex
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
Rare

What does Lemehat mean?

Brief glances, fleeting looks

In Turkish: kısa bakışlar, göz atışları

Lemehat evokes a series of brief glances or fleeting impressions. In literary contexts it can suit a presentation of short glimpses into a subject. Whereas Lemeat means gleams or flashes, Lemehat centers on looks and instants; the small spelling difference reflects a genuine difference of Arabic root.

Origin of the name Lemehat

From Arabic lamaḥāt, the plural of lamḥa, “a glance” or “an instant.” It derives from a different root than the similar-looking Lemeat.

Linguistic originArabic
Is Lemehat in the Quran?No
Starts withL · Le

How to pronounce Lemehat

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/lemehat/
Ottoman Turkishلمحات

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Is Lemehat a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Lemehat is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.

Lemehat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).

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FAQ about the name Lemehat

What is the meaning of Lemehat?

Lemehat means “brief glances, fleeting looks”. From Arabic lamaḥāt, the plural of lamḥa, “a glance” or “an instant.” It derives from a different root than the similar-looking Lemeat.

Is Lemehat a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Lemehat is used for both boys and girls.

Is Lemehat in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Lemehat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Lemehat?

Lemehat is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Lemehat have?

Lemehat has 3 syllables and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Lemehat?

Lemehat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).

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.

Entry ID: nm07821 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake