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Necdet
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- Name
- Necdet
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The name Necdet, which is of male gender, has its roots in Turkish and originates from Old Turkic as well as Arabic.
What does the name Necdet mean?
The direct translation of the name Necdet into English is 'the brave', 'the heroic', 'the strong', or 'the warrior'. This meaning is rooted in Arabic. Variants of the name include Nejdet and Nexhdet.
Where does the name Necdet come from?
The name Necdet has Old Turkic origins and means 'the brave' or 'the heroic'. Its linguistic roots lie in both Old Turkic and Arabic and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Necdet?
Netschet
Popularity
In Germany, Necdet is among the less common first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 1,535th. Over the last ten years, Necdet has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 5,629th.
Nicknames & pet names
Neco
Famous people
- Necdet Adalı (Turkish revolutionary)
- Necdet Cici (footballer)
- Necdet Coruh (footballer)
- Necdet Erdoğan Bozkurt (Turkish resistance fighter)
- Necdet Ergün (footballer)
- Necdet Kaba (football player)
- Necdet Mahfi Ayral (actor)
- Necdet Menzir (Turkish politician)
- Necdet Yasar (Turkish musician)
- Necdet Yildirim (footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Necdet
What is the meaning of the name Necdet?
The meaning of the name Necdet is 'the brave', 'the heroic', or 'the warrior'.
Where does the name Necdet come from?
The name Necdet has Old Turkic roots and is also rooted in Arabic and Turkish.
How popular is the name Necdet?
The popularity of the name Necdet varies, especially in Turkish-speaking countries, where it is traditionally valued.