Boy name
Memduh name meaning
“praised; spoken of with praise”
Memduh means praised or spoken of with praise. It comes from Arabic mamdūḥ, a passive form derived from the root meaning to praise. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The writer Memduh Şevket Esendal, known for his short stories, provides a concrete literary association.
What does Memduh mean?
Praised; spoken of with praise
In Turkish: övülen; övgüyle anılan
Memduh comes from a word describing the recipient of praise. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as terms for praise poetry used in older Turkish literature. Memduha is its feminine counterpart, and the writer Memduh Şevket Esendal provides a familiar association in Turkish literary history.
Origin of the name Memduh
Memduh comes from Arabic mamdūḥ, 'praised'. It is a passive participle derived from the root associated with madh, the act of praising.
Double names with Memduh
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Memduh Süreyya
Meaning of each name
- Memduh: praised; spoken of with praise
- Süreyya: the Pleiades star cluster
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Sümer Memduh
Meaning of each name
- Sümer: name of an ancient Mesopotamian civilization and people
- Memduh: praised; spoken of with praise
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Memduh Nafiz
Meaning of each name
- Memduh: praised; spoken of with praise
- Nafiz: penetrating; effective, valid
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Samih Memduh
Meaning of each name
- Samih: generous; open-handed and forbearing
- Memduh: praised; spoken of with praise
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Memduh Volkan
Meaning of each name
- Memduh: praised; spoken of with praise
- Volkan: volcano; a mountain that erupts lava
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Şen Memduh
Meaning of each name
- Şen: cheerful; full of joy and vitality
- Memduh: praised; spoken of with praise
How to pronounce Memduh
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /memduh/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ممدوح |
Is Memduh a boy’s name?
Yes, Memduh is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Memduh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 30 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Memduh
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Memduh
- Memduh Ün · b. 1920
- Memduh Şevket Esendal · b. 1883
- Memduh Tağmaç · b. 1904
- Memduh Ünlütürk · b. 1913
- Memduh Bayraktaroğlu · b. 1951
- Memduh Ekşi · b. 1931
- Memduh Erdal · b. 1953
- Memduh Necdet Erberk · b. 1890
- Memduh Oğuz · b. 1948
- Memduh Payzın · b. 1905
- Memduh Aytür · b. 1917
- Memduh Büyükkılıç · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Memduh
What is the meaning of Memduh?
Memduh means “praised; spoken of with praise”. Memduh comes from Arabic mamdūḥ, 'praised'. It is a passive participle derived from the root associated with madh, the act of praising.
Is Memduh a boy’s name?
Yes, Memduh is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Memduh in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Memduh nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Memduh?
Memduh is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Memduh have?
Memduh has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Memduh?
Memduh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 30 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Memduh?
Some ideas: Memduh Süreyya; Sümer Memduh; Memduh Nafiz.
Famous people named Memduh?
Notable people named Memduh include Memduh Ün, Memduh Şevket Esendal, Memduh Tağmaç.
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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