Boy name
Necip name meaning
“noble, distinguished, highborn”
Necip means “noble,” “distinguished,” or “highborn.” It derives from Arabic najīb and is used for boys in Türkiye. Necib is another spelling of the same name, with the final consonant becoming p in Turkish pronunciation. The poet and writer Necip Fazıl Kısakürek provides a concrete association with Turkish literature.
What does Necip mean?
Noble, distinguished, highborn
In Turkish: soylu, seçkin, asil
Necip can express both noble ancestry and broader distinction in older usage. The Ottoman adjective necib also became established as a given name. Necibe is its feminine form. Necip Fazıl Kısakürek provides a prominent historical association within Turkish literature and its cultural memory.
Origin of the name Necip
From Arabic najīb, an adjective meaning noble or distinguished. Turkish forms include Necib and Necip.
Double names with Necip
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Necip Alay
Meaning of each name
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
- Alay: regiment; ceremonial procession
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Kemal Necip
Meaning of each name
- Kemal: maturity, excellence, completeness
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
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Necip Volkan
Meaning of each name
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
- Volkan: volcano; a mountain that erupts lava
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Yadigar Necip
Meaning of each name
- Yadigar: keepsake; a gift preserving a memory
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
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Necip Cenap
Meaning of each name
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
- Cenap: dignity, exalted standing, honour
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Jak Necip
Meaning of each name
- Jak: the French counterpart of Yakup
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
How to pronounce Necip
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ned͡ʒip/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نجیب |
| Arabic | نجيب |
Is Necip a boy’s name?
Yes, Necip is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Necip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 49 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Necip
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Necip
- Necip Fazıl Kısakürek · b. 1904
- Necip Uysal · b. 1991
- Necip Hablemitoğlu · b. 1954
- Necip Memili · b. 1980
- Necip Okaner · b. 1889
- Necip Asım Yazıksız · b. 1861
- Necip Torumtay · b. 1926
- Necip Alpan · b. 1920
- Necip Ali Küçüka · b. 1892
- Necip Celal Andel · b. 1908
- Necip Gülses · b. 1952
- Necip Akar · b. 1904
FAQ about the name Necip
What is the meaning of Necip?
Necip means “noble, distinguished, highborn”. From Arabic najīb, an adjective meaning noble or distinguished. Turkish forms include Necib and Necip.
Is Necip a boy’s name?
Yes, Necip is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Necip in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Necip nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Necip?
Necip is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Necip have?
Necip has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Necip?
Necip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 49 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Necip?
Other spellings: Necib.
What names go well with Necip?
Some ideas: Necip Alay; Kemal Necip; Necip Volkan.
Famous people named Necip?
Notable people named Necip include Necip Fazıl Kısakürek, Necip Uysal, Necip Hablemitoğlu.
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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