Boy name
Metin name meaning
“firm; durable; strong”
Metin means firm, durable, and strong. It comes from the Arabic adjective matīn and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its meaning evokes a solid structure that withstands pressure. The Turkish noun meaning a written text comes from a different Arabic word.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Metin mean?
Firm; durable; strong
In Turkish: sağlam, dayanıklı, güçlü
The name Metin comes from an adjective expressing firmness and endurance. Turkish preserves this sense in the expression metin olmak, distinct from the homonymous word for text. Arabic al-Matin is also a divine name, providing the personal name with a clear Islamic association.
The final sound in has no single shared meaning across these names. Emin, Şahin and Engin must be understood as whole names, not through their last letters alone. More boy names ending in -in →
How popular is Metin?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 16provinces
- Boys named Metin in Türkiye (2025)
- 164,613
Where is Metin in the top 30?
16 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Metin
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Metin popular?
Metin pairs a short, easy-to-say form with meanings of strength and resilience, which can make it appealing. It did not enter the national newborn top 30 in the supplied years.
Origin of the name Metin
Metin derives from Arabic matīn, meaning firm or strong. The Turkish noun metin meaning text instead comes from the distinct Arabic form matn.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Metin in the Quran? | As a word · المتين · 51:58The source word matīn appears in the Quran as an adjective describing God. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Metin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Metin Seyfeddin
Meaning of each name
- Metin: firm; durable; strong
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
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Hasip Metin
Meaning of each name
- Hasip: noble; esteemed, respected
- Metin: firm; durable; strong
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Metin Ermiş
Meaning of each name
- Metin: firm; durable; strong
- Ermiş: one who has attained spiritual maturity
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Abdülhalik Metin
Meaning of each name
- Abdülhalik: servant of God, the Creator
- Metin: firm; durable; strong
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Metin Süphan
Meaning of each name
- Metin: firm; durable; strong
- Süphan: declaring God free from imperfection
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Ubeyde Metin
Meaning of each name
- Ubeyde: little servant; a diminutive of servant
- Metin: firm; durable; strong
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Metin Asaf, Metin Efe, Metin Aras.
How to pronounce Metin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /metin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | متین |
| Arabic | متين |
Is Metin a boy’s name?
Yes, Metin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Metin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Metin
- Mekin♂Firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
- Melin♂♀
- Mertin♂♀Of Mars
- Mete♂Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Melik♂King
- Merih♂♀The planet Mars
- Mümin♂A believer, one who has faith
- Mecit♂Glorious, exalted, great in honour
- Memiş♂A traditional form of Mehmet
- Mübin♂Clear, manifest
Names with related meanings
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
- Demir♂İron
Famous people named Metin
- Metin Oktay · b. 1936
- Metin Göktepe · b. 1968
- Metin Erksan · b. 1929
- Metin Akdülger · b. 1988
- Metin Çekmez · b. 1945
- Metin Akpınar · b. 1941
- Metin Aktaş · b. 1977
- Metin Altıok · b. 1941
- Metin Feyzioğlu · b. 1969
- Metin Türel · b. 1937
- Metin Erol · b. 1987
- Metin Kaplan · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Metin
What is the meaning of Metin?
Metin means “firm; durable; strong”. Metin derives from Arabic matīn, meaning firm or strong. The Turkish noun metin meaning text instead comes from the distinct Arabic form matn.
Is Metin a boy’s name?
Yes, Metin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Metin in the Quran?
As a word. The source word matīn appears in the Quran as an adjective describing God. (e.g.: 51:58)
What is the origin of the name Metin?
Metin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Metin have?
Metin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Metin?
Metin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Metin?
Some ideas: Metin Seyfeddin; Hasip Metin; Metin Ermiş.
Famous people named Metin?
Notable people named Metin include Metin Oktay, Metin Göktepe, Metin Erksan.
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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