Boy name
Muhammet name meaning
“much praised; repeatedly praised”
Muhammet means much praised or repeatedly praised. It comes from the Arabic name Muḥammad, a passive form derived from a verb expressing praise. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is a spelling variant of Muhammed and is historically associated with the prophet Muhammad; Mehmet belongs to the same name family.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Muhammet mean?
Much praised; repeatedly praised
In Turkish: çok övülen, tekrar tekrar övülmüş
Muhammed is the name of the prophet of Islam and of a chapter of the Quran. Mehmet and Mehmed developed in Turkish from the same source. Ahmet, Mahmut, and Hamit share its root of praise, with different Arabic formations supplying different shades of meaning.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
How popular is Muhammet?
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
- 35provinces
Where is Muhammet in the top 30?
35 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Muhammet
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 Muhammet popular?
Muhammet carries an established religious association as a Turkish form of the Prophet Muhammad’s name. Its meaning, “much praised,” adds a positive quality to that connection.
Origin of the name Muhammet
Muhammed derives from Arabic Muḥammad, a passive participle formed from an intensive verb of praising in the root family ḥ-m-d.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets, Names of the Ahl al-Bayt |
| Is Muhammet in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · محمد · 3:144, 33:40, 47:2, 48:29Muhammet is a Turkish spelling of Muhammad, the personal name that occurs in the Quran as محمد. |
| Starts with | M · Mu |
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 Muhammet
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Muhammet Kemalettin
Meaning of each name
- Muhammet: much praised; repeatedly praised
- Kemalettin: perfection or completeness of religion
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Ümmet Muhammet
Meaning of each name
- Ümmet: a community following a prophet
- Muhammet: much praised; repeatedly praised
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Muhammet Halil
Meaning of each name
- Muhammet: much praised; repeatedly praised
- Halil: close friend; intimate companion
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Nurullah Muhammet
Meaning of each name
- Nurullah: God's light; divine illumination
- Muhammet: much praised; repeatedly praised
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Muhammet Hazer
Meaning of each name
- Muhammet: much praised; repeatedly praised
- Hazer: Caution; taking care
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Taki Muhammet
Meaning of each name
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
- Muhammet: much praised; repeatedly praised
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammet Ali, Muhammet Emin, Muhammet Alparslan, Muhammet Emir, Muhammet Asaf, Muhammet Enes.
How to pronounce Muhammet
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhammet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محمد |
Is Muhammet a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammet is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Muhammet appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Muhammet
Names with related meanings
- Mehmet♂Much praised
- Ahmet♂More praised
- Mahmut♂Praised
- Anıl♂Be remembered
- Ahmed♂More praised
- Ünal♂♀Gain renown, make your name known
- Fahri♂Associated with honor and pride
- Mehmed♂Much praised
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Ahmethan♂Much-praised khan
- Robin♂Bright fame
- Ersan♂A name evoking valor and renown
Famous people named Muhammet
- Muhammet Demir · b. 1992
- Muhammet Akagündüz · b. 1978
- Muhammet Reis · b. 1984
- Muhammet Uzuner · b. 1965
- Muhammet Emin Akbaşoğlu · b. 1968
- Muhammet Karavuş · b. 2002
- Muhammet Taha Şahin · b. 2000
- Muhammet Akdeniz · b. 1995
- Muhammet Atalay · b. 1989
- Muhammet Emin Er · b. 1914
- Muhammet Hanifi Yoldaş · b. 1983
- Muhammet Özdin · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Muhammet
What is the meaning of Muhammet?
Muhammet means “much praised; repeatedly praised”. Muhammed derives from Arabic Muḥammad, a passive participle formed from an intensive verb of praising in the root family ḥ-m-d.
Is Muhammet a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhammet is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Muhammet in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Muhammet is a Turkish spelling of Muhammad, the personal name that occurs in the Quran as محمد. (e.g.: 3:144, 33:40, 47:2)
What is the origin of the name Muhammet?
Muhammet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Muhammet have?
Muhammet has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Muhammet?
Muhammet appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Muhammet?
Other spellings: Muhammed, Muhamed, Muhamet.
What names go well with Muhammet?
Some ideas: Muhammet Kemalettin; Ümmet Muhammet; Muhammet Halil.
Famous people named Muhammet?
Notable people named Muhammet include Muhammet Demir, Muhammet Akagündüz, Muhammet Reis.
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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