Mehmed

Mehmed (modern Turkish: Mehmet) is the most common Turkish form of the Arabic name Muhammed (Muhammed and Muhammet are also used, though less commonly), it was originally spelled Mehemed, losing a vowel over time. It is the most common Turkish male given name, a common surname, and also often appears in derived compound names. An affectionate form of Mehmet may be Memo. The name is also commonly used in Turkish culture in the form of Mehmetçik, meaning little Mehmet, for unranked soldiers.

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