Boy name
Mete name meaning
“Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan”
Mete is the established Turkish name of the Xiongnu ruler known as Mete Khan. It represents the ruler’s name recorded in Chinese sources as Maodun or Modu and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its direct historical association is that ruler’s place in accounts of Xiongnu political and military history.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mete mean?
Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
In Turkish: Hun hükümdarı Mete Han'ın adı
Mete evokes ancient steppe history and Turkish historical narratives about Mete Khan. Its significance comes primarily from the ruler's identity rather than a securely understood dictionary word. Its frequent association with Teoman reflects their historical relationship, while literary and historical uses give the name associations of rulership and military leadership.
How popular is Mete?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 60provinces
Where is Mete in the top 30?
60 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Mete
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Mete popular?
Mete has a clear historical association with the Xiongnu ruler Mete Han. Its short, two-syllable form combines that historical connection with simplicity.
Origin of the name Mete
Mete is the established Turkish form of the Xiongnu ruler's name recorded in Chinese as Maodun or Modu; the Turkish origin label here identifies this established name form. The language and lexical meaning of the underlying name remain uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Mete in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Double names with Mete
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mete İstemi
Meaning of each name
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
- İstemi: Name of the Göktürk ruler İstemi Yabgu
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Öner Mete
Meaning of each name
- Öner: a leading man; a pioneer
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
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Mete Görkem
Meaning of each name
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
- Görkem: splendor, impressive grandeur
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Aslan Mete
Meaning of each name
- Aslan: lion; figuratively strong and brave
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
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Mete Kayıhan
Meaning of each name
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
- Kayıhan: khan of the Kayı tribe
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Gökdeniz Mete
Meaning of each name
- Gökdeniz: a blue, sky-coloured sea
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Mete Han, Mete Alp, Yusuf Mete, Ahmet Mete, Ramazan Mete.
How to pronounce Mete
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mete/ |
Is Mete a boy’s name?
Yes, Mete is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mete appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mete
- Meto♂Praised
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Metin♂Firm
- Memet♂Praised, worthy of praise
- Moşe♂Traditionally, one drawn from the water
- Medet♂Help, support, assistance in need
- Mel♂Black, dark-coloured
- Mem♂Name of the hero of Mem û Zîn
- Memed♂Praised, worthy of praise
- Mut♂Happiness, joy, contentment
- Menter♂
- Meri♂
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mete
- Mete Gazoz · b. 1999
- Mete Binay · b. 1985
- Mete Horozoğlu · b. 1975
- Mete Çelik · b. 1996
- Mete Adanır · b. 1961
- Mete Kalkavan · b. 1979
- Mete Akkuş · b. 1980
- Mete Sözen · b. 1930
- Mete Atatüre · b. 1975
- Mete Akyol · b. 1935
- Mete Özgencil · b. 1962
- Mete Aslan · b. 1944
FAQ about the name Mete
What is the meaning of Mete?
Mete means “Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan”. Mete is the established Turkish form of the Xiongnu ruler's name recorded in Chinese as Maodun or Modu; the Turkish origin label here identifies this established name form. The language and lexical meaning of the underlying name remain uncertain.
Is Mete a boy’s name?
Yes, Mete is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mete in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mete nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mete?
Mete is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Mete have?
Mete has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mete?
Mete appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Mete?
Some ideas: Mete İstemi; Öner Mete; Mete Görkem.
Famous people named Mete?
Notable people named Mete include Mete Gazoz, Mete Binay, Mete Horozoğlu.
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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