Mehmed

Mehmed Meaning & Origin

About Mehmed
The name "Mehmed" is of Turkish origin and is derived from the Arabic name "Muhammad." It is a common name in Turkey and other Turkic-speaking countries. "Mehmed" means "praised" or "praiseworthy" and is often associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who is highly revered in the Muslim world. The name carries a positive connotation and is often given to boys as a way to honor and express admiration for the prophet Muhammad.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mehmed are male.

Mehmed Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 120% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MMT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 M D
🌐 IPA
/mehmed*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mehmed in Braille

Here's how to represent Mehmed in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mehmed in braille

How to Spell the Name Mehmed in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mehmed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mehmed in sign language

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