Boy name
Mecid name meaning
“glorious, exalted, great in honour”
Mecid means “glorious,” “exalted,” or “great in honour.” It comes from Arabic majīd, an adjective expressing glory and dignity. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it is closely related to Mecit, whose final consonant reflects Turkish devoicing, providing a concrete example of the name’s adaptation into Turkish.
What does Mecid mean?
Glorious, exalted, great in honour
In Turkish: şanlı, yüce, onuru büyük
Mecit conveys glory and exalted standing. Its Arabic source appears in the Quran, and al-Majīd is counted among the names of God. Abdülmecit is a related name formed with the same adjective, but the two names have different grammatical structures and meanings.
Origin of the name Mecid
From Arabic majīd (مجيد), meaning glorious or exalted. Turkish Mecit reflects the devoicing of the final consonant in Mecid.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Mecid in the Quran? | As a word · مجيد · 85:21The Arabic source word for Mecid occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing the Quran as glorious. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Mecid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /med͡ʒid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مجید |
| Arabic | مجيد |
Is Mecid a boy’s name?
Yes, Mecid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mecid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 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 Mecid
- Macid♂Glorious, honourable, exalted
- Mezid♂İncrease, addition
- Mucid♂İnventor
- Metin♂Firm
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Melik♂King
- Merih♂♀The planet Mars
- Macit♂Glorious, honourable, exalted
- Mecdi♂Associated with glory and distinction
- Memiş♂A traditional form of Mehmet
- Mekin♂Firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mecid
- Mecid Duruiz · b. 1900
- Mecid Sönmez · b. 1924
FAQ about the name Mecid
What is the meaning of Mecid?
Mecid means “glorious, exalted, great in honour”. From Arabic majīd (مجيد), meaning glorious or exalted. Turkish Mecit reflects the devoicing of the final consonant in Mecid.
Is Mecid a boy’s name?
Yes, Mecid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mecid in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word for Mecid occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing the Quran as glorious. (e.g.: 85:21)
What is the origin of the name Mecid?
Mecid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mecid have?
Mecid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mecid?
Mecid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mecid?
Other spellings: Mecit.
Famous people named Mecid?
Notable people named Mecid include Mecid Duruiz, Mecid Sönmez.
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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