Rəcəb means “born in Rajab; honoured”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Bashkir.
- Rəcəb is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Rəcəb mean?
Literal meaning
Rəcəb (Рәжәп, Rejep) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani, Bashkir and Turkmen. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic رَجَب. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1,2,3]
name of the seventh month of the Islamic calendar, given to children born in it
Rəcəb in Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Bashkir
What does Rəcəb mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Rəcəb. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “born in Rajab; honoured” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Rəcəb mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Rejep. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “born in Rajab; honoured” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Rəcəb mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Рәжәп and Räjäp (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “born in Rajab; honoured” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Where does the name Rəcəb come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic رَجَب.[3]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic رَجَب.[2]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic رَجَب.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Rəcəb?
Rəcəb is used as a given name in Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Bashkir. 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.
Rəcəb across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | RəcəbLatin | Boy | same as above: “born in Rajab; honoured” | Documented[1] |
| Turkmen | RejepLatin | Boy | same as above: “born in Rajab; honoured” | Documented[3] |
| Bashkir | РәжәпCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “born in Rajab; honoured” | Documented[2] |
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 Rəcəb
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.
Sibling names for Rəcəb
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 Rəcəb rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ToýlyBoy“festive, joyous”same language (turkmen)
- AzamatBoy“valiant young man, hero”same language (bashkir)
- ƏşrəfBoy“most noble”same language (azerbaijani, bashkir)
- MahmudBoy“praised”same language (azerbaijani, bashkir)
- MusaBoy“Moses (the prophet's name)”same language (azerbaijani, turkmen, bashkir)
- GulnarGirl“pomegranate flower”same language (azerbaijani)
- PerhatBoy“understanding, clever”same language (turkmen)
- DilşadGirl“glad-hearted”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Rəcəb
What does the name Rəcəb mean?
Rəcəb means “born in Rajab; honoured”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Bashkir.
Is Rəcəb a girl's or a boy's name?
Rəcəb is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Rəcəb come from?
Rəcəb is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rəcəb?
Rəcəb is recorded for Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Bashkir. 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 Rəcəb spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Rəcəb (Latin), Rejep (Latin), Рәжәп (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rəcəb have?
Rəcəb 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 “Rəcəb”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609036. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic رَجَب (rajab); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Рәжәп”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 82090555. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic رَجَب (rajab); headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Rejep”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 66507771. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Turkmen section; listed as a male given name in the Turkmen section; etymology states: From Arabic رَجَب (rajab); headword of the Turkmen given-name entry
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