Boy name
Mikdat name meaning
“one who cuts; suited for cutting”
Mikdat means “one who cuts” or “suited for cutting.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it is a Turkish form of Arabic Miqdād, associated with cutting or splitting lengthwise. The variant Mikdad connects the name with the historical figure Miqdad ibn Amr.
What does Mikdat mean?
One who cuts; suited for cutting
In Turkish: kesip biçen; kesmeye elverişli
Mikdat is also encountered in the historical form Mikdad. Its clearest association is the Companion Miqdad ibn Amr, also known as Miqdad ibn al-Aswad; this early Islamic figure provides a more recognizable context for the name’s use than the literal meaning of its Arabic root.
Origin of the name Mikdat
Mikdat is a Turkish form of Arabic Miqdād. The name is connected with the Arabic root q-d-d, meaning to cut or split lengthwise.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the Companions |
| Is Mikdat in the Quran? | No |
| 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.
Double names with Mikdat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mikdat Talha
Meaning of each name
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
- Talha: a thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
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Neşet Mikdat
Meaning of each name
- Neşet: arising, coming into being and growing up
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
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Mikdat Seracettin
Meaning of each name
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
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Umeyr Mikdat
Meaning of each name
- Umeyr: a diminutive form related to Umar
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
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Mikdat İshak
Meaning of each name
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
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Celalettin Mikdat
Meaning of each name
- Celalettin: majesty or glory of the faith
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
How to pronounce Mikdat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mikdat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مقداد |
Is Mikdat a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikdat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mikdat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Mikdat
Famous people named Mikdat
- Mikdat Sevler · b. 1998
- Mikdat Kadıoğlu · b. 1961
- Mikdat Yalçın · b. 1937
- Mikdat Can Türkmen · b. 2005
- Mikdat Çil · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Mikdat
What is the meaning of Mikdat?
Mikdat means “one who cuts; suited for cutting”. Mikdat is a Turkish form of Arabic Miqdād. The name is connected with the Arabic root q-d-d, meaning to cut or split lengthwise.
Is Mikdat a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikdat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mikdat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mikdat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mikdat?
Mikdat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mikdat have?
Mikdat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mikdat?
Mikdat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mikdat?
Other spellings: Mikdad.
What names go well with Mikdat?
Some ideas: Mikdat Talha; Neşet Mikdat; Mikdat Seracettin.
Famous people named Mikdat?
Notable people named Mikdat include Mikdat Sevler, Mikdat Kadıoğlu, Mikdat Yalçın.
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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