Unisex name
Mekremet name meaning
“generosity, noble conduct, kindness”
Mekremet means “generosity, noble conduct, or kindness” and comes from Arabic makrama. Its Ottoman Turkish form preserves a final t associated with the Arabic ending. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes the concrete act of offering hospitality and generous refreshments to a guest.
What does Mekremet mean?
Generosity, noble conduct, kindness
In Turkish: cömertlik, soylu davranış, iyilik
Mekremet combines the ideas of generous kindness and honorable conduct in older vocabulary. It belongs to the same root family as Kerem and Ekrem. As a name its meaning extends beyond a material gift to include assistance, graciousness, and an act regarded as worthy.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Origin of the name Mekremet
Mekremet derives from Arabic makrama (مكرمة), denoting generosity or an honorable deed. The Ottoman form preserves the final feminine ending as t.
How to pronounce Mekremet
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mekɾemet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مكرمت |
| Arabic | مكرمة |
Is Mekremet a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mekremet is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Mekremet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Kerim♂Generous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Ekrem♂Most generous
FAQ about the name Mekremet
What is the meaning of Mekremet?
Mekremet means “generosity, noble conduct, kindness”. Mekremet derives from Arabic makrama (مكرمة), denoting generosity or an honorable deed. The Ottoman form preserves the final feminine ending as t.
Is Mekremet a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mekremet is used for both boys and girls.
Is Mekremet in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mekremet nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mekremet?
Mekremet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mekremet have?
Mekremet has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mekremet?
Mekremet 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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