Mesut
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mesut
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Mesut represents the Turkish variant of the name Masud (مسعود, Mas'ud) and means 'the happy one' or 'the blissful one'. This meaning derives from the Arabic word masʿūd (مَسْعُود), which stands for 'happy, blissful'. The name is mainly common in Turkey and is among the more frequent first names there.
What does the name Mesut mean?
The name Mesut is the Turkish variant of Masud (مسعود, Mas'ud) and means 'the happy one' or 'the blissful one'. This meaning derives from the Arabic word masʿūd (مَسْعُود), which means 'happy, blissful'. Mesut is especially a popular first name in Turkey. A prominent example is the former German football player Mesut Özil. Other variants of Masud include Masood, Masoode, Masoud, Masoude, Massod, Massoud, Massud, Masude, Mehsud, and Mesud.
Where does the name Mesut come from?
The name Mesut has Arabic roots and means 'the happy one' or 'the blissful one'.
How do you pronounce Mesut?
The pronunciation of the name Mesut is two syllables and clearly structured. It is generally pronounced as 'Me-sut' [meˈzuːt], with the emphasis on the second syllable with a long U. The voiced S or Z gives the name a certain liveliness, while the hard T at the end ensures precision. Mesut radiates strength and focus - clear, direct, and self-confident.
Popularity
In Germany, Mesut is among the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2008, when it reached 696th place. In the last ten years, Mesut has been chosen as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,081st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 1,823rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Mes / Mesi / Meso / Mess / Messi / Mesu / Mnlräss
Famous people
- Mesut Bakkal (footballer)
- Mesut Caytemel (footballer)
- Mesut Cemil (Turkish musician)
- Mesut Dogan (Turkish football player)
- Mesut Hastürk (poet)
- Mesut Iktu (Turkish opera singer)
- Mesut Kumcuoglu (footballer)
- Mesut Kurtis (Macedonian singer)
- Mesut Mert (Bulgarian football player)
- Mesut Okcu (German wrestler)
- Mesut Özgür (Turkish football player)
- Mesut Özil (German-Turkish professional footballer)
- Mesut Saray (football player)
- Mesut Sen (football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mesut
What is the origin of the name Mesut?
The name Mesut has Arabic roots and is a Turkish variant of the name Masud. It is common in Muslim and Turkish cultures.
What does the name Mesut mean?
Mesut means 'the happy one' or 'the blissful one'. This meaning derives from the Arabic word masʿūd, which means 'happy' or 'blissful'.
How popular is the name Mesut?
Mesut is a very popular first name, especially in Turkey, and is often used in various variants across multiple cultures.