Boy name
Memiş name meaning
“a traditional form of Mehmet”
Memiş is a traditional form of Mehmet. Through Mehmet, it traces back to the Arabic name Muhammad, meaning praised. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it belongs to the same historical name family as Mehmet and Mehmed, reflecting a form developed in everyday speech.
What does Memiş mean?
A traditional form of Mehmet
In Turkish: Mehmet adının geleneksel bir biçimi
Memiş is a masculine name shaped within Turkish speech and connected with Mehmet. Its meaning is therefore explained through its source name rather than by dividing its syllables into separate words. It belongs to the historical name family of Mehmet and Muhammed, while its particular form developed in Turkish.
Origin of the name Memiş
Memiş is generally regarded as a vernacular development of Mehmet. Mehmet itself comes from Arabic Muhammad, 'praised'.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Memiş in the Quran? | Its source name does · محمد · 33:40, 47:2, 48:29Memiş is a traditional derivative of Mehmet, ultimately from the Quranic name Muhammad; the form Memiş does not occur in the 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.
Double names with Memiş
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Memiş Hamit
Meaning of each name
- Memiş: a traditional form of Mehmet
- Hamit: praiseworthy; worthy of praise
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Ramazan Memiş
Meaning of each name
- Ramazan: the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Memiş: a traditional form of Mehmet
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Memiş İmran
Meaning of each name
- Memiş: a traditional form of Mehmet
- İmran: flourishing, prosperity; thriving settlement
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Kâzım Memiş
Meaning of each name
- Kâzım: one who restrains anger
- Memiş: a traditional form of Mehmet
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Memiş Gurur
Meaning of each name
- Memiş: a traditional form of Mehmet
- Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself
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Nafi Memiş
Meaning of each name
- Nafi: beneficial; bringing benefit
- Memiş: a traditional form of Mehmet
How to pronounce Memiş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /memiʃ/ |
Is Memiş a boy’s name?
Yes, Memiş is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Memiş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Memiş
- Memik♂A familiar form of Mehmet
- Metin♂Firm
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Melik♂King
- Merih♂♀The planet Mars
- Memet♂Praised, worthy of praise
- Mümin♂A believer, one who has faith
- Mecit♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Mekin♂Firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
- Mecid♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Mem♂Name of the hero of Mem û Zîn
Famous people named Memiş
- Memiş Ali Usta · b. 1934
- Memiş Yazıcı · b. 1890
- Memiş Acar
- Memiş Ali Mutlu
- Memiş Aslan · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Memiş
What is the meaning of Memiş?
Memiş means “a traditional form of Mehmet”. Memiş is generally regarded as a vernacular development of Mehmet. Mehmet itself comes from Arabic Muhammad, 'praised'.
Is Memiş a boy’s name?
Yes, Memiş is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 83% of bearers are male.
Is Memiş in the Quran?
Its source name does. Memiş is a traditional derivative of Mehmet, ultimately from the Quranic name Muhammad; the form Memiş does not occur in the text. (e.g.: 33:40, 47:2, 48:29)
What is the origin of the name Memiş?
Memiş is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Memiş have?
Memiş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Memiş?
Memiş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Memiş?
Some ideas: Memiş Hamit; Ramazan Memiş; Memiş İmran.
Famous people named Memiş?
Notable people named Memiş include Memiş Ali Usta, Memiş Yazıcı, Memiş Acar.
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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