Mert
Meaning of Mert
The name Mert is a male given name with roots in Turkish culture, where it means "manly" or "brave." Pronounced as "murt" (/mɜrt/), the name has gained modest popularity in the United States over the years. While not exceedingly common, it has seen consistent use, particularly from the mid-20th century onwards. The data shows fluctuations in its ranking and occurrences, peaking at various times such as in 2018 when it ranked 3445 with 32 newborns given the name. A notable variation of this name is Mertcan, which combines "Mert" with "Can," another Turkish name meaning "life" or "soul." Mert exudes a sense of strength and valor, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as murt (/mɜrt/)
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Notable People Named Mert
| Fehmi Mert Günok is a Turkish footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Beşiktaş and the Turkey national team. |
| Mert Müldür is an Austrian-born Turkish professional footballer known for his versatility as a right back or centre back for Fenerbahçe and the Turkey national team. |
| Mert Yazıcıoğlu is a Turkish actor known for his work in film and television. |
| Mert and Marcus, the working name of fashion photographers Mert Alaş and Marcus Piggott, are known for their collaborative work and pioneering use of digital manipulation in photography. |
| Yıldırım Mert Çetin is a Turkish professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Ankaragücü and the Turkey national team. |
| Şahabettin Mert Fırat is a Turkish actor and screenwriter known for his work in the entertainment industry. |
| Mert Erdoğdu is a Turkish chess Grandmaster and the 2016 Turkish Chess Champion. |
| Mert Miraç Altıntaş is a Turkish professional footballer known for his role as a winger for TFF Second League club 68 Aksaray Belediyespor, currently on loan from Yeni Malatyaspor. |
| Mert Can is a Turkish footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Mersin İdman Yurdu and making his Süper Lig debut in 2013. |
