Metinkaya means “firm rock”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Metinkaya mean?
Literally: metin 'firm' + kaya 'rock'
Literal meaning
Metinkaya is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “firm rock”, from metin 'firm' + kaya 'rock'.
Metinkaya in Turkish
What does Metinkaya mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Metinkaya. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firm rock” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Metinkaya a Turkish name?
Yes. Metinkaya is used as a given name in Turkish.
Metinkaya across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MetinkayaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “firm rock” | Editorial |
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 Metinkaya
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metinkaya | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Metinkaya
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Metinkaya rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CevatBoy“generous”same language (turkish)
- GözeGirl“spring, water source; small meadow by water; knitted stitch”same language (turkish)
- AtaünBoy“father's fame”same language (turkish)
- TongalBoy“wealthy person; elderly man”same language (turkish)
- ErgalipBoy“victorious man”same language (turkish)
- TalihUnisex“luck, fortune”same language (turkish)
- DinçselBoy“vigorous flood”same language (turkish)
- DuyuBoy“sense; perception”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Metinkaya
What does the name Metinkaya mean?
Metinkaya means “firm rock”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Metinkaya a girl's or a boy's name?
Metinkaya is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Metinkaya?
Metinkaya is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Metinkaya have?
Metinkaya has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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