Mehmed

Meaning & origin

The name Mehmed comes from Turkish and means "the praised one". It is a variant of the Arabic name Muhammad, which also means "the praised one". Mehmed is a popular name in Turkey and other countries with a Muslim population. It is also known in other spellings such as Mehmet or Mehmedali. The name has a long history and is closely connected to Islam.

First names similar to Mehmed

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Famous people with the first name Mehmed

• Mehmed II Ottoman sultan
• Mehmed V Ottoman sultan
• Mehmed IV Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1648–1687)
• Mehmed VI Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1918–1922)
• Mehmed III Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1595–1603)
• Mehmed I Ottoman Sultan
• Şehzade Mehmed Ottoman prince and claimant to the throne
• Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Politician

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