Boy name
Memed name meaning
“praised, worthy of praise”
Memed means “praised” or “worthy of praise.” It is a Turkish spoken form related to Mehmet, which derives from Arabic Muhammad. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is also associated with the spelling Memet. Yaşar Kemal’s novel İnce Memed provides a prominent literary example of this form.
What does Memed mean?
Praised, worthy of praise
In Turkish: övülen, övgüye değer
Memet shares its origin with Mehmet and Muhammed; the differences primarily concern pronunciation and spelling. The source name is that of the prophet Muhammad and occurs in the Quran. In Turkish literature, Memet can reflect colloquial speech; it should not be divided into separate invented name elements.
Origin of the name Memed
Memet developed as a spoken form of Mehmet. Mehmet itself is the Turkish adaptation of Arabic Muḥammad, meaning “praised.”
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Memed in the Quran? | Its source name does · محمد · 33:40Memed derives from Muhammad, a name occurring in the Quran; the Turkish form Memed does not occur in its text. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Memed
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /memed/ |
| Arabic | محمد |
Is Memed a boy’s name?
Yes, Memed is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Memed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 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 Memed
- Mehmed♂Much praised
- Mehmet♂Much praised
- Mete♂Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
- Memiş♂A traditional form of Mehmet
- Mecid♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Medet♂Help, support, assistance in need
- Mem♂Name of the hero of Mem û Zîn
- Mamd♂
- Mehemed♂Praised
- Mihemed♂Praised
- Memdud♂Extended, spread out, expanded
- Memik♂A familiar form of Mehmet
Famous people named Memed
- Memed Drewş · b. 1974
- Memed Onur Özkök · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Memed
What is the meaning of Memed?
Memed means “praised, worthy of praise”. Memet developed as a spoken form of Mehmet. Mehmet itself is the Turkish adaptation of Arabic Muḥammad, meaning “praised.”
Is Memed a boy’s name?
Yes, Memed is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Memed in the Quran?
Its source name does. Memed derives from Muhammad, a name occurring in the Quran; the Turkish form Memed does not occur in its text. (e.g.: 33:40)
What is the origin of the name Memed?
Memed is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Memed have?
Memed has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Memed?
Memed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Memed?
Other spellings: Memet.
Famous people named Memed?
Notable people named Memed include Memed Drewş, Memed Onur Özkök.
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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