Mehtap

The first name Mehtap is a Turkish form of the Persian name Mahtab and carries the meaning 'the moonlight,' derived from the Persian mahtâb (مهتاب‎) for 'moonlight.' Mehtap is relatively common in Turkey.

What does the name Mehtap mean?

Mehtap is a female first name that originates from Persian and means 'the moonlight.' The name's origin lies in the word mahtâb (مهتاب‎), which stands for 'moonlight' in Persian. Notable bearers include Turkish actress Mehtap Altunok and musician Mehtap Yılmaz. A Kurdish variant of the name is Mehtav.

Where does the name Mehtap come from?

The origin of the name Mehtap is Persian and means 'the moonlight.' The Persian word component mahtâb (مهتاب‎) stands for moonlight. The name is common in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Mehtap?

The name Mehtap has a distinctive yet gentle sound structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Meh-tap' [ˈmeːtap], starting with an open, long 'e' and ending with a clear, slightly sharp consonant. This combination of soft vowel and pronounced ending gives the name strength and presence while also appearing friendly and approachable. Overall, Mehtap is an expressive name that attracts attention.

Popularity

In Germany, Mehtap is among the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539 on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2010, when it reached 2,348. Over the last ten years, Mehtap has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 5,353 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 4,654 position.

Nicknames & pet names

Mechti / Medi / Mehi / Mehti / Mehtild / Mehtoo / Meti / Tapi / Tapsi / Taptap

Famous people

• Mehtap Dogan-Sizmaz (long-distance runner)
• Mehtap Sizmaz (long-distance runner)