Girl name
Mediha name meaning
“praised; worthy of praise”
Mediha means “praised” or “worthy of praise.” It derives from Arabic madiha and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name Medih and the Turkish literary term methiye share its root. A methiye, a poem written in praise of someone, provides a concrete literary association.
What does Mediha mean?
Praised; worthy of praise
In Turkish: övülen, övgüye değer
Mediha is a classical name associated with praise and appreciation. Its connection with methiye, the Turkish term for a poem of praise, gives it a literary resonance. The name also appears in Ottoman history through Mediha Sultan; its usual interpretation concerns receiving or deserving praise.
Origin of the name Mediha
From Arabic madīḥa (مديحة), meaning “praised” or “praiseworthy.” It belongs to the same word family as Medih and Turkish methiye, a poem of praise.
Double names with Mediha
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mediha Ebru
Meaning of each name
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
- Ebru: decorative paper marbling made on water
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Nazmiye Mediha
Meaning of each name
- Nazmiye: relating to verse or poetic arrangement
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
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Mediha Dudu
Meaning of each name
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
- Dudu: parrot; a historical address for women
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Ebru Mediha
Meaning of each name
- Ebru: decorative paper marbling made on water
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
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Mediha Ferda
Meaning of each name
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
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Zana Mediha
Meaning of each name
- Zana: knowing, knowledgeable
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
How to pronounce Mediha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mediha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مدیحه |
| Arabic | مديحة |
Is Mediha a girl’s name?
Yes, Mediha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 6% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mediha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 16 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mediha
Names with related meanings
- Ünal♂♀Gain renown, make your name known
- Zişan♀Glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Fahriye♀Relating to pride
- Ünlü♂♀Renowned
- Ünver♂♀Bring renown
- Gülsan♀Renowned like a rose
- Louise♀Renowned in battle
- Mefharet♀Pride, honour
- Nursan♀Radiant fame, a bright name
- Şan♂♀Renown, fame
- Ünalan♀Gaining fame
Famous people named Mediha
- Mediha Sultan · b. 1856
- Mediha Didem Türemen · b. 1982
- Mediha Esenel · b. 1914
- Mediha Demirkıran · b. 1926
- Mediha Eldem · b. 1906
- Mediha Köroğlu · b. 1931
- Mediha Şen Sancakoğlu · b. 1941
- Mediha Çetin · b. 1967
- Mediha Gülen Coşar
- Mediha Mehmed-Hamza · b. 1969
- Mediha Nur Nişancı-Yılmaz
- Mediha Özkan
FAQ about the name Mediha
What is the meaning of Mediha?
Mediha means “praised; worthy of praise”. From Arabic madīḥa (مديحة), meaning “praised” or “praiseworthy.” It belongs to the same word family as Medih and Turkish methiye, a poem of praise.
Is Mediha a girl’s name?
Yes, Mediha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 6% of bearers are male.
Is Mediha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mediha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mediha?
Mediha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mediha have?
Mediha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mediha?
Mediha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 16 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mediha?
Some ideas: Mediha Ebru; Nazmiye Mediha; Mediha Dudu.
Famous people named Mediha?
Notable people named Mediha include Mediha Sultan, Mediha Didem Türemen, Mediha Esenel.
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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