Ahmet
Meaning of Ahmet
Ahmet is a traditional male name of Turkish origin, pronounced as AH-met (/ˈɑmɛt/). The name is a variant of Ahmed or Ahmad, which are widely recognized in many cultures and languages. It carries significant historical and religious connotations, often associated with Islamic heritage as it means "highly praised" or "one who constantly thanks God". Ahmet has been used consistently in the United States over the years, although it remains relatively uncommon. Its popularity peaked in 2015 when it ranked 3022nd with 38 occurrences. This name embodies a rich cultural legacy and continues to be a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and profound significance.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as AH-met (/ˈɑmɛt/)
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Notable People Named Ahmet
| Ahmet Ertegun was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, record executive and philanthropist. |
| Ahmet Adnan Saygun was a prominent Turkish composer, musicologist, and writer on music. |
| Ahmet Şık is a Turkish investigative journalist, author, trade unionist, and former member of Parliament in Turkey known for his controversial detention and activism for freedom of expression. |
| Ahmet Güneştekin is a self-taught Kurdish visual artist known for his narrative abstraction style inspired by vernacular art and motifs such as carpets and Ottoman copperware. |
| Ahmet Altan - Ahmet Hüsrev Altan is a prominent Turkish journalist and author with over twenty years of experience in the field, having worked in various roles from night shift reporter to editor in chief. |
| Ahmet Kaya was a Turkish-Kurdish folk singer who faced persecution in Turkey and later moved to France, where he passed away from a heart attack. |
| Ahmet Zappa - Ahmet Emuukha Rodan Zappa is an American musician, writer, and trustee of the Zappa Family Trust. |
| Ahmet Necdet Sezer was the tenth president of Turkey, serving from 2000 to 2007, and was previously the president of the Constitutional Court of Turkey. |
| Ahmet Ümit is a renowned Turkish author and poet, celebrated for his compelling crime novels. |
| Ahmet Kural is a well-known Turkish actor. |
| Ahmet Nur Çebi is a Turkish businessman and the 34th president of the Turkish sports club Beşiktaş J.K. |
| Ahmet Eşref Fakıbaba is a Turkish doctor and politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and held positions as mayor and deputy of Şanlıurfa. |
| Seyyid Ahmet Arvasi, a writer and philosopher of Arabic origin, is known for his contributions to the "Turkish-Islamic Synthesis Doctrine" and was born in Doğubeyazıt district of Ağrı, Turkey. |
| Ahmet Brković is a Croatian former footballer who played as a midfielder. |
| Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü, also known as Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca, is a Turkish televangelist and hafiz associated with the İsmailağa community, known for his controversial views often covered by the Turkish press. |
