Metine means “firm, solid, strong”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Metine is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Metine mean?
مەھكەم، پۇختا، كۈچلۈكLiteral meaning
Metine (مەتىنە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “firm, solid, strong” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Metine in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Metine mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Metine. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firm, solid, strong” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Metine mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەتىنە, Metine (ULY transliteration), Matine and ماتىنە. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firm, solid, strong” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Metine come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Metine?
Metine is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. 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.
Metine across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MetineLatin | Girl | same as above: “firm, solid, strong” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | مەتىنەArabic script MatineLatin, variant ماتىنەArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “firm, solid, strong” | 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 Metine
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 Metine
Variants and linked names
- MətinBoy“firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust”
Sibling names for Metine
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 Metine rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkersanBoy“pure man of renown”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ShawketBoy“majesty, great, strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AlanerBoy“man of the plain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BerktinBoy“strong-natured person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ÖktürkBoy“wise, strong Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JabbarBoy“compeller; strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemiralpBoy“iron hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AzimBoy“resolute, strong-willed”same language (turkish, uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Metine
What does the name Metine mean?
Metine means “firm, solid, strong”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Metine a girl's or a boy's name?
Metine is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Metine come from?
Metine is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Metine?
Metine is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 Metine spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Metine (Latin), مەتىنە (Arabic script), Matine (Latin), ماتىنە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Metine have?
Metine has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: مەھكەم، پۇختا، كۈچلۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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