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Ahmet Pronunciation

Ahmet is pronounced AH-met /ˈɑ.mɛt/Medium

Meaning: The Turkish form of Ahmad — from Arabic ahmad, 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised'Medium

In 30 seconds: The most praiseworthy: Ahmet is the Turkish Ahmad — 'the most praiseworthy'. Strong, devout, and warm (said 'AH-met').

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Origin MediumArabic, Turkish

MeaningThe Turkish form of Ahmad — from Arabic ahmad, 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised'

U.S. rank (2024)#5651 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 650

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ahmet is the Turkish form of Ahmad — from Arabic ahmad, 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised' (a name of the Prophet Muhammad). Borne by several Ottoman sultans. A strong, devout, classic name across Turkey and the Balkans (said 'AH-met').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, the-most-praiseworthy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ahmad means 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised' in Arabic (a name of the Prophet Muhammad) — Ahmet is its Turkish form, strong and devout (borne by Ottoman sultans; said 'AH-met').

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Ahmet — root etymology

Variations

AhmadAhmedAhmemt

Nicknames

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Themes & Styles

Arabic Islamic Turkish

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If you like Ahmet…

Ahmad— the Arabic form

Ahmed— a fellow spelling

Mehmet— the Turkish Muhammad

Ahmir— lands in the same popularity range

Arham— shares Ahmet's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ahmet?

Ahmet is pronounced AH-met (/ˈɑ.mɛt/). Press play above to hear Ahmet said aloud.

How do you say Ahmet?

Ahmet is said AH-met (/ˈɑ.mɛt/). Press play above to hear Ahmet said aloud.

What does the name Ahmet mean?

Ahmet is the Turkish Ahmad — Arabic 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised'.

Is Ahmet a boy or girl name?

Ahmet is a boy's name.

How popular is Ahmet?

Ahmet is a rare name in the U.S.