demet

Demet is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. The noun demet means a bouquet, a bunch, or a sheaf, and the name is commonly associated with abundance and beauty. In Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities, Demet has been used since the late 20th century and remains a relatively common personal name.

Etymology and usage: Derived from Turkish demet, the word denotes a collection of flowers, fruit, or grain. As a given name, Demet is almost exclusively female and is found across generations in Turkish society; it is also used by the Turkish diaspora in Europe and other regions.

Notable people with the name include singer Demet Akalın (born 1972) and actresses Demet Özdemir (born 1992), Demet Evgar (born 1986), and Demet Akbağ (born 1959). These individuals are known in Turkish music and television, film, and theater, reflecting the name’s ongoing presence in public life.

Demet is primarily a given name in Turkey, where it appears in media, literature, and everyday usage, and it remains common among Turkish communities abroad. It is not etymologically related to Demeter, the Greek goddess, despite the similarity in sound.