Girl name
Laçin name meaning
“a falcon or similar bird of prey”
Laçin means “a falcon or similar bird of prey.” It comes from the historical Turkic bird word laçın or laçin and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name evokes a hunting bird with pointed wings and is directly related to Laçine.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,937
What does Laçin mean?
A falcon or similar bird of prey
In Turkish: doğan türü bir yırtıcı kuş
Laçin carries the image of a bird of prey flying high above the ground. It belongs to the same naming field as Doğan and Şahin, which also use raptor names. The district in Çorum shares this form, but a personal name need not derive from that locality.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Laçin
It derives from the bird name laçın or laçin, attested in older Turkic usage. In Turkish, the form Laçin occurs both in personal names and in place names.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Laçin in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | L · La |
How to pronounce Laçin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | لاچین |
Is Laçin a girl’s name?
Yes, Laçin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Laçin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Lâçin
Names that sound like Laçin
Names with related meanings
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
- Turna♀A long-necked migratory bird
- Çakır♂♀Light, flecked eye colour
- Sumru♂♀Tern
- Dudu♀Parrot
- Selva♀Quail
- Kanat♂♀Wing
Famous people named Laçin
- Laçin Ceylan · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Laçin
What is the meaning of Laçin?
Laçin means “a falcon or similar bird of prey”. It derives from the bird name laçın or laçin, attested in older Turkic usage. In Turkish, the form Laçin occurs both in personal names and in place names.
Is Laçin a girl’s name?
Yes, Laçin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Laçin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Laçin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Laçin?
Laçin is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Laçin have?
Laçin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Laçin?
Laçin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Laçin?
Other spellings: Lâçin.
Famous people named Laçin?
Notable people named Laçin include Laçin Ceylan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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