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Name Origin

Ahmet is a Turkish masculine given name. It is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Ahmad, meaning 'highly praised' or 'one who constantly thanks God'.

turkisharabicmasculinereligiousmeaningfulpraiseworthythankful

Famous People

Ahmet Necdet Sezer (1941-)

Politician

Tenth President of Turkey

Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar (1901-1962)

Writer

Prominent Turkish novelist, poet and essayist

Ahmet Ertegün (1923-2006)

Music executive

Co-founder of Atlantic Records, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Ahmet Davutoğlu (1969-)

Politician

27th Prime Minister of Turkey

Similar Names

Ahmed Ahmad Amed Hamid

Sibling Names

Elif

Another beautiful Turkish name, Elif meaning 'letter Alif', flows well alongside Ahmet and shares a similar cultural origin.

Mehmet

A classic and traditional Turkish name, Mehmet echoes the strength and heritage found in Ahmet, creating a powerful sibling pairing.