Boy name
Mevdut name meaning
“loved, regarded with affection”
Mevdut means “loved” or “regarded with affection.” It is connected with Arabic mawdūd, a word describing the recipient of love, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its final t reflects a Turkish rendering of the source consonant, while its meaning provides a direct association with affection.
What does Mevdut mean?
Loved, regarded with affection
In Turkish: sevilen, kendisine sevgi duyulan
Under this interpretation, the name expresses being loved and held dear. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Meveddet, although the two forms have different grammatical structures. The connection between Mevdut and Mevdud still needs confirmation from a reliable naming record.
Origin of the name Mevdut
Possibly a Turkish spelling of Arabic mawdūd (مودود), meaning “beloved.” The final t may reflect Turkish pronunciation of a final d.
How to pronounce Mevdut
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mevdut/ |
| Arabic | مودود |
Is Mevdut a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevdut is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mevdut does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mevdut
Names with related meanings
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- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
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- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
FAQ about the name Mevdut
What is the meaning of Mevdut?
Mevdut means “loved, regarded with affection”. Possibly a Turkish spelling of Arabic mawdūd (مودود), meaning “beloved.” The final t may reflect Turkish pronunciation of a final d.
Is Mevdut a boy’s name?
Yes, Mevdut is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mevdut in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mevdut nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mevdut?
Mevdut is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mevdut have?
Mevdut has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mevdut?
Mevdut does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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