Boy name
Mehmed name meaning
“much praised; worthy of praise”
Mehmed means “much praised” or “worthy of praise.” It is a Turkish form of Arabic Muḥammad, a name derived from the root expressing praise. Used for boys in Türkiye, this spelling has a historical association with the Ottoman ruler Mehmed the Conqueror and is closely related to Mehmet.
What does Mehmed mean?
Much praised; worthy of praise
In Turkish: çokça övülen, övgüye değer
Mehmet shares its origin with Muhammed and reflects a historical Turkish pronunciation. Ottoman sources commonly use the form Mehmed, as in Sultan Mehmed II. The affectionate term Mehmetçik also gives the name a distinctive association with soldiers in Turkish cultural usage.
Origin of the name Mehmed
Mehmet developed in Turkish through Mehmed from Arabic Muḥammad. The Arabic name derives from the root ḥ-m-d, associated with praising.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of prophets |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Mehmed in the Quran? | Its source name does · محمد · 3:144, 33:40, 47:2, 48:29Mehmed is a Turkish form of Muhammad, which occurs in the Quran; the form Mehmed does not appear there. |
| 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 Mehmed
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mehmed Asaf
Meaning of each name
- Mehmed: much praised; worthy of praise
- Asaf: one who gathers or brings together
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Halil Mehmed
Meaning of each name
- Halil: close friend; intimate companion
- Mehmed: much praised; worthy of praise
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Mehmed Alirıza
Meaning of each name
- Mehmed: much praised; worthy of praise
- Alirıza: Ali and Rıza; elevation and contentment
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Ahmetcan Mehmed
Meaning of each name
- Ahmetcan: much praised; dear, heartfelt
- Mehmed: much praised; worthy of praise
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Mehmed Fahrettin
Meaning of each name
- Mehmed: much praised; worthy of praise
- Fahrettin: the pride or glory of the faith
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David Mehmed
Meaning of each name
- David: beloved; dearly loved
- Mehmed: much praised; worthy of praise
How to pronounce Mehmed
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mehmed/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محمد |
Is Mehmed a boy’s name?
Yes, Mehmed is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mehmed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 88 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 Mehmed
Names with related meanings
- Ahmet♂More praised
- Muhammed♂Much praised
- Mahmut♂Praised
- Muhammet♂Much praised
- Anıl♂Be remembered
- Ahmed♂More praised
- Ünal♂♀Gain renown, make your name known
- Fahri♂Associated with honor and pride
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Ahmethan♂Much-praised khan
- Robin♂Bright fame
- Ersan♂A name evoking valor and renown
Famous people named Mehmed
- Mehmed Emin Resulzade · b. 1884
- Mehmed Orhan Osmanoğlu · b. 1909
- Mehmed Uzun · b. 1953
- Mehmed Cavid · b. 1878
- Mehmed Cemaleddin Çavuşeviç · b. 1870
- Mehmed Abdülkerim Efendi · b. 1906
- Mehmed Celal Bey · b. 1863
- Mehmed Emîn Bozarslan · b. 1934
- Mehmed Said Şamil · b. 1901
- Mehmed Cemaleddin Efendi · b. 1890
- Mehmed Niyazi Özdemir · b. 1942
- Mehmed Şerefeddin Yaltkaya · b. 1880
FAQ about the name Mehmed
What is the meaning of Mehmed?
Mehmed means “much praised; worthy of praise”. Mehmet developed in Turkish through Mehmed from Arabic Muḥammad. The Arabic name derives from the root ḥ-m-d, associated with praising.
Is Mehmed a boy’s name?
Yes, Mehmed is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 97% of bearers are male.
Is Mehmed in the Quran?
Its source name does. Mehmed is a Turkish form of Muhammad, which occurs in the Quran; the form Mehmed does not appear there. (e.g.: 3:144, 33:40, 47:2)
What is the origin of the name Mehmed?
Mehmed is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mehmed have?
Mehmed has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mehmed?
Mehmed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 88 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mehmed?
Other spellings: Mehmet.
What names go well with Mehmed?
Some ideas: Mehmed Asaf; Halil Mehmed; Mehmed Alirıza.
Famous people named Mehmed?
Notable people named Mehmed include Mehmed Emin Resulzade, Mehmed Orhan Osmanoğlu, Mehmed Uzun.
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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