Mətin means “firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Mətin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mətin mean?
Literally: مَتِين ‘firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust’
Literal meaning
Mətin is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic مَتِين (‘firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust’). That word means “firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust”.[1,3]
Mətin in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Mətin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Metin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Mətin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەتىن and Metin (ULY transliteration). Here it is glossed as “firm, solid, strong”[3]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Mətin mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Mətin. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mətin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[3]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic مَتِين (‘firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust’).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Mətin?
Mətin is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Mətin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MetinLatin | Boy | same as above: “firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | مەتىنArabic script | Boy | “firm, solid, strong” | Documented[3] |
| Azerbaijani | MətinLatin | Boy | same as above: “firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Mətin
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Mətin
Variants and linked names
- MetineGirl“firm, solid, strong”
Sibling names for Mətin
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mətin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüntürkBoy“sun Turk”same language (turkish)
- AbduqenterBoy“one who owns great wealth”same language (uyghur)
- ŞahsənəmGirl“royal beauty”same language (azerbaijani)
- SongülGirl“last rose”same language (turkish)
- GülaslıGirl“genuine rose”same language (turkish)
- SamurBoy“diamond”same language (uyghur)
- ÜnverBoy“become well known”same language (turkish)
- TercanUnisex“young, fresh; red wheat”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mətin
What does the name Mətin mean?
Mətin means “firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Mətin a girl's or a boy's name?
Mətin is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Mətin come from?
Mətin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mətin?
Mətin is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Mətin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Mətin (Latin), Metin (Latin), مەتىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mətin have?
Mətin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Mətin”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608984. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic مَتِين (matīn); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “متين”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93330624. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic مَتِين ‘firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust’
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: مەھكەم، پۇختا، كۈچلۈك; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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