Find out how popular the first name Mesut has been for the last 1 years (from 2012 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mesut by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Mesut is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mesut.

The history of the first name Mesut

The given name Mesut is of Turkish origin, derived from the Arabic name "Masud" or "Mas'ud". It is composed of the Arabic root word "sa'ada", meaning happiness or good fortune, and the prefix "ma" or "mu", indicating possession or endowment. The name can be translated as "the fortunate one" or "the blessed one".

In the Islamic tradition, the name Masud or Masood appears in several historical texts and records. It is mentioned in the Quran as one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad and is also found in various hadith (sayings of the Prophet) and early Islamic literature.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mesut can be found in the Ottoman Empire, where it was commonly used among the ruling class and nobility. The name gained popularity during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Mesut II, who ruled from 1445 to 1446.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Mesut:

1. Mesut I (1324-1389), also known as Mesut Ghazi, was a Turkish ruler of the Anatolian Beyliks and the founder of the Aydinid dynasty.

2. Mesut II (1429-1479), an Ottoman Sultan who reigned for a brief period in 1446.

3. Mesut Yazıcı (1858-1912), a Turkish diplomat and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 to 1911.

4. Mesut Özil (born 1988), a German professional footballer of Turkish descent, who plays as a midfielder for the Turkish national team and various clubs, including Arsenal and Real Madrid.

5. Mesut Yılmaz (born 1947), a Turkish politician and former Prime Minister of Turkey from 1991 to 1996 and 1997 to 1999.

While the name Mesut has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds, particularly in Turkey and countries with significant Turkish populations.

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