Mete means “brave, strong”. It probably comes from Old Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Mete is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Mete mean?
Literal meaning
Mete is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “brave, strong”. Its elements are Old Turkic in origin.
meaning traditionally given; origin debated; name associated with Modu (Mete Han), ruler of the Xiongnu
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Mete in Turkish
What does Mete mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mete. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, strong” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Mete come from?
Old Turkic, native word. From Old Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mete a Turkish name?
Yes. Mete is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Mete across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MeteLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave, strong” | 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 Mete
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mete | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Mete
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Mete
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 Mete rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TayparsBoy“foal strong as a leopard”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AydınerBoy“bright man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TekalpBoy“unique hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ArslanBoy“lion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErselBoy“torrent hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TaşdanBoy“variant of Taştan, strong as stone”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YalınalpUnisex“plain hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BabayiğitBoy“strong, brave, fearless man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Mete
What does the name Mete mean?
Mete means “brave, strong”. It probably comes from Old Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Mete a girl's or a boy's name?
Mete is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mete come from?
Mete is of Old Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mete?
Mete 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 Mete have?
Mete has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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