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Mehmet

Mehmet (name) means a common Turkish male given name, a variant of Muhammad. Example: “Mehmet opened a small café near the harbor.”

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A common Turkish male given name, a variant of Muhammad.
"Mehmet opened a small café near the harbor."

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In plain EnglishA widely used Turkish first name.

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Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish, ultimately from Arabic Muhammad — making it a doublet of "Muhammad" and "Mahomet."

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Mehmet” mean?

The word “Mehmet” means a common Turkish male given name, a variant of Muhammad. In plain terms, a widely used Turkish first name.

How do you use “Mehmet” in a sentence?

Here is “Mehmet” used in a sentence: “Mehmet opened a small café near the harbor.”

What part of speech is “Mehmet”?

“Mehmet” is a name.

Where does the word “Mehmet” come from?

The word “Mehmet” comes from Arabic. From Ottoman Turkish, ultimately from Arabic Muhammad — making it a doublet of "Muhammad" and "Mahomet.".

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