Boy name
Midhat name meaning
“praise, commendation and acclaim”
Midhat means “praise,” “commendation,” or “acclaim.” It comes from Arabic midḥa, with a final t preserved in its historical transmission into Turkish. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is also spelled Mithat and has a literary association with the Ottoman writer Ahmed Midhat Efendi.
What does Midhat mean?
Praise, commendation and acclaim
In Turkish: övgü, övme ve yüceltme
Midhat belongs to the vocabulary of praise and appreciation and shares its meaning with the spelling Mithat. Notable historical and literary associations include the Ottoman statesman Midhat Pasha and the writer Ahmed Midhat Efendi. Turkish medih and methiye belong to the same Arabic root family.
Origin of the name Midhat
Midhat derives from Arabic midḥa, 'praise'. The final t preserved in the Turkish forms Midhat and Mithat reflects the historical transmission of the word.
Double names with Midhat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Midhat Onnik
Meaning of each name
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
- Onnik: God has shown favor
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Asi Midhat
Meaning of each name
- Asi: rebellious; refusing to submit
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
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Midhat Sertaç
Meaning of each name
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
- Sertaç: crown of the head; deeply cherished
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Babür Midhat
Meaning of each name
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
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Midhat Bayazıt
Meaning of each name
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
- Bayazıt: father of Yazid; a historical name form
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Fikri Midhat
Meaning of each name
- Fikri: relating to thought; intellectual
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
How to pronounce Midhat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /midhat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مدحت |
Is Midhat a boy’s name?
Yes, Midhat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Midhat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Midhat
Famous people named Midhat
- Midhat Sertoğlu · b. 1914
- Midhat Çekin · b. 1932
FAQ about the name Midhat
What is the meaning of Midhat?
Midhat means “praise, commendation and acclaim”. Midhat derives from Arabic midḥa, 'praise'. The final t preserved in the Turkish forms Midhat and Mithat reflects the historical transmission of the word.
Is Midhat a boy’s name?
Yes, Midhat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Midhat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Midhat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Midhat?
Midhat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Midhat have?
Midhat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Midhat?
Midhat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Midhat?
Some ideas: Midhat Onnik; Asi Midhat; Midhat Sertaç.
Famous people named Midhat?
Notable people named Midhat include Midhat Sertoğlu, Midhat Çekin.
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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