Boy name
Rekin name meaning
“steadfast, firm; dignified”
Rekin means “steadfast, firm and dignified” and derives from Arabic rakīn, associated with a root expressing support and solidity. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. A supporting column in a sturdy building offers a concrete image for the firmness conveyed by its source word.
What does Rekin mean?
Steadfast, firm; dignified
In Turkish: sağlam, metin; ağırbaşlı
Rekin belongs to a semantic field of firmness and steadfastness. Its source extends the idea of physical support into figurative dignity and composure. It shares an Arabic root with rükün, 'pillar, essential element,' although the two words have different grammatical forms and occupy different places in Turkish usage.
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 →
Origin of the name Rekin
It derives from Arabic rakīn, 'firm, steadfast, dignified.' The word belongs to the r-k-n root associated with support and solidity.
How to pronounce Rekin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾekin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ركين |
Is Rekin a boy’s name?
Yes, Rekin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rekin 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 Rekin
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
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Rekin
- Rekin Teksoy · b. 1928
FAQ about the name Rekin
What is the meaning of Rekin?
Rekin means “steadfast, firm; dignified”. It derives from Arabic rakīn, 'firm, steadfast, dignified.' The word belongs to the r-k-n root associated with support and solidity.
Is Rekin a boy’s name?
Yes, Rekin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rekin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rekin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rekin?
Rekin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rekin have?
Rekin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rekin?
Rekin 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.
Famous people named Rekin?
Notable people named Rekin include Rekin Teksoy.
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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