Boy
Mehmet Akif
Mehmet Akif is an established Turkish boys’ name combining meanings of praise and devotion.
Meaning
Mehmet is generally understood to mean praised or worthy of praise. Akif is associated with dedication, including remaining devoted to a pursuit or to worship.
Origin
Both parts have Arabic roots: Mehmet is the established Turkish form of Muhammad, while Akif also comes from Arabic. Together, they form a two-part name used in Turkish naming tradition.
In recent years
Mehmet Akif was among the most chosen names for a time, appearing in fourteen earlier top-hundred lists and reaching a best rank of fiftieth. It does not appear in the latest official top-hundred list.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a wooden Meşgalem name plaque, Mehmet Akif can sit across two lines with the baby’s birth date underneath.
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