Boy name
Rehber name meaning
“guide; one who shows the way”
Rehber means “guide” or “one who shows the way” and comes from Persian rahbar, combining elements for road and leading or carrying. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The ordinary Turkish word rehber shares this form, while a road map offers a concrete visual association.
What does Rehber mean?
Guide; one who shows the way
In Turkish: yol gösteren, kılavuzluk eden
In Turkish, rehber can describe a person who guides others or a book or resource that supplies direction. The name's central image is helping someone find and follow a path. It is close to Turkish kılavuz and, although it can occur in religious contexts, is not restricted to a religious office or title.
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
Origin of the name Rehber
It derives from Persian rahbar, 'guide, leader.' The components rah, 'road, way,' and bar, 'bearing, leading,' combine in the sense of showing the way.
How to pronounce Rehber
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾehbeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رهبر |
Is Rehber a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehber is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rehber 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.
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FAQ about the name Rehber
What is the meaning of Rehber?
Rehber means “guide; one who shows the way”. It derives from Persian rahbar, 'guide, leader.' The components rah, 'road, way,' and bar, 'bearing, leading,' combine in the sense of showing the way.
Is Rehber a boy’s name?
Yes, Rehber is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rehber in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rehber nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rehber?
Rehber is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Rehber have?
Rehber has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rehber?
Rehber 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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