Boy name
Mecit name meaning
“glorious, exalted, great in honour”
Mecit means glorious, exalted, or great in honour. It comes from Arabic majīd, with the final consonant of the Turkish form Mecid becoming voiceless. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is closely related to the spelling Mecid. The Arabic source adjective also appears in the Quran as a description.
What does Mecit 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 Mecit
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 Mecit in the Quran? | As a word · المجيد · 50:1The source adjective of Mecit appears in the Quran, where it describes 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.
Double names with Mecit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mecit Abdürrezzak
Meaning of each name
- Mecit: glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Abdürrezzak: servant of God, the Provider
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İdris Mecit
Meaning of each name
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
- Mecit: glorious, exalted, great in honour
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Mecit Asım
Meaning of each name
- Mecit: glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
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Ökkeş Mecit
Meaning of each name
- Ökkeş: Turkish adaptation of the name Ukkasha
- Mecit: glorious, exalted, great in honour
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Mecit İzak
Meaning of each name
- Mecit: glorious, exalted, great in honour
- İzak: he laughs; he will laugh
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Burhan Mecit
Meaning of each name
- Burhan: conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Mecit: glorious, exalted, great in honour
How to pronounce Mecit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /med͡ʒit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مجید |
| Arabic | مجيد |
Is Mecit a boy’s name?
Yes, Mecit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mecit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 13 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 Mecit
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mecit
- Mecit Bumin · b. 1916
- Mecit Vural
- Mecit Yıldırım · b. 1984
- Mecit Aksu
- Mecit Can Emre Şimşekler
- Mecit Çakırusta · b. 1926
- Mecit Halil Öztop
- Mecit Ömür Öztürk · b. 1982
- Mecit Özdemir
- Mecit Sercan Deniz · b. 2007
- Mecit Suerdem
- Mecit Ünal · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Mecit
What is the meaning of Mecit?
Mecit 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 Mecit a boy’s name?
Yes, Mecit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mecit in the Quran?
As a word. The source adjective of Mecit appears in the Quran, where it describes the Quran as glorious. (e.g.: 50:1)
What is the origin of the name Mecit?
Mecit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mecit have?
Mecit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mecit?
Mecit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 13 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mecit?
Other spellings: Mecid.
What names go well with Mecit?
Some ideas: Mecit Abdürrezzak; İdris Mecit; Mecit Asım.
Famous people named Mecit?
Notable people named Mecit include Mecit Bumin, Mecit Vural, Mecit Yıldırım.
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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