Boy name
Mihemed name meaning
“praised; worthy of praise”
Mihemed means “praised” or “worthy of praise.” It is a Kurdish form of Arabic Muhammad, whose source root expresses praise. Used for boys in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as Muhammed, Mehmet, and Mehmed, illustrating how the name changes across languages.
What does Mihemed mean?
Praised; worthy of praise
In Turkish: övülmüş; övgüye değer
Mihemed is one of the forms taken by Muhammad in different languages and belongs to the same name family as Mehmet. Its meaning centers on praise. Its connection to the prophet of Islam is clear, while this spelling reflects the name's adaptation into Kurdish.
Origin of the name Mihemed
Mihemed is a Kurdish form of Arabic Muhammad. The source name derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, relating to praise.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Kurdish |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Mihemed in the Quran? | Its source name does · محمد · 33:40, 47:2Mihemed is a Kurdish form of Muhammad, a name appearing in the Quran; the cited verses use محمد. |
| Starts with | M · Mi |
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 Mihemed
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mihemed/ |
| Arabic | محمد |
Is Mihemed a boy’s name?
Yes, Mihemed is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mihemed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mihemed
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Mihemed
- Mihemed Elî Şakir
FAQ about the name Mihemed
What is the meaning of Mihemed?
Mihemed means “praised; worthy of praise”. Mihemed is a Kurdish form of Arabic Muhammad. The source name derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, relating to praise.
Is Mihemed a boy’s name?
Yes, Mihemed is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mihemed in the Quran?
Its source name does. Mihemed is a Kurdish form of Muhammad, a name appearing in the Quran; the cited verses use محمد. (e.g.: 33:40, 47:2)
What is the origin of the name Mihemed?
Mihemed is of Arabic and Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Mihemed have?
Mihemed has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mihemed?
Mihemed does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mihemed?
Notable people named Mihemed include Mihemed Elî Şakir.
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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