Mehmet

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GenderBoyOriginTurkishSay itMEH-metPopularityTop 100
Pronounced MEH-met

About the name Mehmet

Mehmet is the Turkish form of Muhammad and one of the most iconic names in Turkish culture. Its long royal history, including Ottoman sultans, gives it a proud and enduring legacy.

Mehmet tends to be strong-willed, warm-hearted, and a natural leader.

Fun fact

Seven Ottoman sultans bore the name Mehmet, including the famous conqueror of Constantinople.

Nicknames for Mehmet

MemoMehmetçik

Variations

MehmedMahmudMuhammed

Famous people named Mehmet

  • Mehmed the Conqueror (Ottoman sultan)
  • Mehmet Scholl (footballer)

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