Boy name
Mümtaz name meaning
“distinguished; outstanding in quality”
Mümtaz means distinguished or outstanding in quality. It comes from Arabic mumtāz, a word also carrying senses of being selected or set apart. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a literary association with Mümtaz, the central character in Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar's novel Huzur, known in English as A Mind at Peace.
What does Mümtaz mean?
Distinguished; outstanding in quality
In Turkish: seçkin, üstün nitelikleriyle ayrılan
Mümtaz is an established adjective for something distinguished by its quality. Its use for the central character of Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar's novel Huzur gives it a notable literary association, while Seçkin and Güzide occupy a closely related area of meaning.
Origin of the name Mümtaz
From Arabic mumtāz, meaning distinguished, selected or outstanding.
Double names with Mümtaz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mümtaz Civan
Meaning of each name
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
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Barzan Mümtaz
Meaning of each name
- Barzan: High place, heights
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
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Mümtaz Altay
Meaning of each name
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
- Altay: the Altai Mountains; gold-bearing mountain
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Vahram Mümtaz
Meaning of each name
- Vahram: a historical name associated with victory
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
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Mümtaz Berke
Meaning of each name
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
- Berke: firm; strong and formidable
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Levon Mümtaz
Meaning of each name
- Levon: lion; a name associated with the lion
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
How to pronounce Mümtaz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mymtaz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ممتاز |
Is Mümtaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Mümtaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mümtaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 35 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Mumtaz
Names that sound like Mümtaz
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mümtaz
- Mümtaz Soysal · b. 1929
- Mümtaz Sevinç · b. 1953
- Mümtaz Tarhan · b. 1908
- Mümtaz Ökmen · b. 1895
- Mümtaz Tahincioğlu · b. 1952
- Mümtaz Turhan · b. 1908
- Mümtaz Demirhan · b. 1952
- Mümtaz Demirkalp · b. 1961
- Mümtaz Ener · b. 1907
- Mümtaz Alpaslan · b. 1927
- Mümtaz Faik Fenik · b. 1905
- Mümtaz Güler · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Mümtaz
What is the meaning of Mümtaz?
Mümtaz means “distinguished; outstanding in quality”. From Arabic mumtāz, meaning distinguished, selected or outstanding.
Is Mümtaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Mümtaz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mümtaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mümtaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mümtaz?
Mümtaz is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mümtaz have?
Mümtaz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mümtaz?
Mümtaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 35 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Mümtaz?
Other spellings: Mumtaz.
What names go well with Mümtaz?
Some ideas: Mümtaz Civan; Barzan Mümtaz; Mümtaz Altay.
Famous people named Mümtaz?
Notable people named Mümtaz include Mümtaz Soysal, Mümtaz Sevinç, Mümtaz Tarhan.
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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