Girl name
Rekine name meaning
“dignified, firm and composed”
Rekine means dignified, firm, and composed. Its source is explained through Arabic rakīna, the feminine form of rakīn, and it is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The related Turkish word rekânet provides a direct linguistic association with the same ideas of firmness and dignity.
What does Rekine mean?
Dignified, firm and composed
In Turkish: ağırbaşlı, sağlam duruşlu
Rekine can be interpreted as a name combining the ideas of firmness and dignity. It is potentially related to Rekin and Rekanet through the same Arabic word family. The Latin spelling alone does not fully establish its source, so an original-script record would help confirm this interpretation.
Origin of the name Rekine
Probably from Arabic rakīna, the feminine form of rakīn, “firm, dignified.” The same root also underlies rakāna, reflected in Turkish rekânet.
How to pronounce Rekine
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾekine/ |
| Arabic | ركينة |
Is Rekine a girl’s name?
Yes, Rekine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rekine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rekine
Names with related meanings
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- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Yıldırım♂♀Lightning strike
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Gürel♂♀Strong, flourishing community or homeland
FAQ about the name Rekine
What is the meaning of Rekine?
Rekine means “dignified, firm and composed”. Probably from Arabic rakīna, the feminine form of rakīn, “firm, dignified.” The same root also underlies rakāna, reflected in Turkish rekânet.
Is Rekine a girl’s name?
Yes, Rekine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rekine in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rekine nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rekine?
Rekine is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rekine have?
Rekine has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rekine?
Rekine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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