Memiş means “short form of Mehmet”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Memiş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Memiş mean?
Literal meaning
Memiş is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “short form of Mehmet”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Memiş in Turkish
What does Memiş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Memiş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “short form of Mehmet” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Memiş come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Memiş a Turkish name?
Yes. Memiş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Memiş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MemişLatin | Boy | same as above: “short form of Mehmet” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Memiş
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memiş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Memiş
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Memiş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FerdarBoy“one with power and dignity”same language (turkish)
- GündaşUnisex“born on the same day”same language (turkish)
- BaybörüBoy“rich wolf”same language (turkish)
- SadunBoy“fortunate”same language (turkish)
- ŞadanBoy“happy, cheerful”same language (turkish)
- OksevenUnisex“arrow lover”same language (turkish)
- AcaUnisex“mother; respected older woman”same language (turkish)
- ÖnderBoy“leader”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Memiş
What does the name Memiş mean?
Memiş means “short form of Mehmet”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Memiş a girl's or a boy's name?
Memiş is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Memiş come from?
Memiş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Memiş?
Memiş is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Memiş have?
Memiş has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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