Boy name
Medih name meaning
“praise, commendation”
Medih means “praise” or “commendation” and comes from Arabic madḥ, with an added vowel easing its pronunciation in Turkish. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Poems of praise in Ottoman literature, including the methiye tradition, offer a concrete literary association with the name’s meaning.
What does Medih mean?
Praise, commendation
In Turkish: övme, övgü
Medih is a literary word for expressing the worth of someone or something through praise. It shares its root with methiye, the panegyric genre of Ottoman poetry. As a name it conveys commendation, which can be secular as well as religious.
Origin of the name Medih
Medih comes from Arabic madḥ (مدح), meaning praise. Turkish pronunciation inserts a vowel into the original consonant cluster.
How to pronounce Medih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /medih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مدح |
Is Medih a boy’s name?
Yes, Medih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Medih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Medih
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Merih♂♀The planet Mars
- Mesih♂The anointed one
- Metin♂Firm
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Melik♂King
- Mehdi♂Rightly guided
- Memduh♂Praised
- Mecit♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Mecdi♂Associated with glory and distinction
- Memiş♂A traditional form of Mehmet
- Mekin♂Firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
FAQ about the name Medih
What is the meaning of Medih?
Medih means “praise, commendation”. Medih comes from Arabic madḥ (مدح), meaning praise. Turkish pronunciation inserts a vowel into the original consonant cluster.
Is Medih a boy’s name?
Yes, Medih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Medih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Medih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Medih?
Medih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Medih have?
Medih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Medih?
Medih 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.
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