Boy
Metin
Metin is a familiar Turkish boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning firm and resilient.
Meaning
Metin means firm, strong, or durable. Its meaning also carries a sense of standing steady through difficulty.
Origin
The name has Arabic roots, with sources tracing it to metn. It is widely used as a boys’ name in Turkey.
In recent years
Long among the most chosen names, Metin remains a recognised classic associated with earlier generations. It appeared in earlier top-one-hundred lists twenty-six times, reaching twelfth place, but is absent from the latest official list.
Letters5
Syllables2
InitialsM
Rank—on 26 lists in the past
How does it look on a plaque?
Metin looks warm and understated in simple lettering on a Meşgalem wooden name plaque for a baby’s room.
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