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Mehmed

MEH-med

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Turkish

Total Births

68

Peak Year

#11 in 2022

First Recorded

2001

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Mehmed is a Turkish and Arabic name derived from Muhammad, meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'one who is constantly thankful'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mehmed the Conqueror

    Ottoman Sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453.

  • Sultan Mehmed VI

    The last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

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Personality Traits

praiseworthynobledevoutstrong

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