Girl name
Perçin name meaning
“a metal fastener joining parts firmly”
Perçin means “a metal fastener joining parts firmly.” It comes from the Turkish word perçin, borrowed from Persian parçîn. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes a rivet holding metal sheets together and is connected with the Turkish verb perçinlemek, meaning to rivet or fasten securely.
What does Perçin mean?
A metal fastener joining parts firmly
In Turkish: parçaları sıkıca birleştiren metal bağ
Perçin comes from the name of a concrete object whose function is to join parts securely. The related Turkish verb perçinlemek also means to reinforce a bond or idea figuratively. As a personal name, it can evoke connection and firmness, drawing on both the physical object and the broader use of the word.
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 Perçin
Turkish perçin was borrowed from Persian parchin. In ordinary usage it denotes a rivet, a fastener used to hold separate parts together.
How to pronounce Perçin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | پرچین |
Is Perçin a girl’s name?
Yes, Perçin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Perçin 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
Names that sound like Perçin
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FAQ about the name Perçin
What is the meaning of Perçin?
Perçin means “a metal fastener joining parts firmly”. Turkish perçin was borrowed from Persian parchin. In ordinary usage it denotes a rivet, a fastener used to hold separate parts together.
Is Perçin a girl’s name?
Yes, Perçin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Perçin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Perçin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Perçin?
Perçin is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Perçin have?
Perçin has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Perçin?
Perçin 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.
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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