Girl name
Memduha name meaning
“praised; spoken of with approval”
Memduha means “praised” or “spoken of with approval.” A feminine name in Türkiye, it derives from Arabic mamdūḥa, the feminine form corresponding to Memduh. The two related names show how the same meaning appears in different Arabic grammatical forms, creating a direct connection between Memduha and Memduh.
What does Memduha mean?
Praised; spoken of with approval
In Turkish: övülen, övgüye konu olan
Memduha shares its root with Memduh and is its feminine counterpart. This formation, found in Ottoman-period naming, preserves a grammatical gender distinction from Arabic; its meaning refers to being praised, without specifying the reason for that praise or making a claim about an individual bearer.
Origin of the name Memduha
From Arabic mamdūḥa, 'praised', the feminine form corresponding to Memduh.
How to pronounce Memduha
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /memduha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ممدوحه |
| Arabic | ممدوحة |
Is Memduha a girl’s name?
Yes, Memduha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Memduha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Memduha
Famous people named Memduha
- Memduha Tözüm Bulut
FAQ about the name Memduha
What is the meaning of Memduha?
Memduha means “praised; spoken of with approval”. From Arabic mamdūḥa, 'praised', the feminine form corresponding to Memduh.
Is Memduha a girl’s name?
Yes, Memduha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Memduha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Memduha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Memduha?
Memduha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Memduha have?
Memduha has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Memduha?
Memduha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Memduha?
Notable people named Memduha include Memduha Tözüm Bulut.
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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