Recep means “Rajab, a month of the Islamic calendar”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Recep is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Recep mean?
Recep is a Turkish male name taken from the name of Rajab, a month of the Islamic calendar. It came through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic, where the month name is linked to a word for respect.[1]
Recep in Turkish
What does Recep mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Recep. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Rajab, a month of the Islamic calendar” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Recep come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman receb, from Arabic Rajab.[2,3]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Recep?
In IPA: /ɾeˈd͡ʒep/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Recep a Turkish name?
Yes. Recep is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Recep across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | RecepLatin | Boy | same as above: “Rajab, a month of the Islamic calendar” | 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 Recep
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recep[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Recep
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 Recep rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErzanUnisex“suitable, fitting; cheap”same language (turkish)
- SerdarBoy“commander, chief”same language (turkish)
- AyralUnisex“distinct, one of a kind”same language (turkish)
- EracarBoy“skilful man”same language (turkish)
- BayrubayBoy“ancient lord”same language (turkish)
- AmineGirl“safe, secure (feminine)”same language (turkish)
- ŞayesteUnisex“fitting, worthy”same language (turkish)
- MehtapGirl“moonlight”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Recep
What does the name Recep mean?
Recep means “Rajab, a month of the Islamic calendar”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Recep a girl's or a boy's name?
Recep is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Recep come from?
Recep is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Recep?
Recep 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 Recep have?
Recep 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 our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Recep”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000478. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: inherited from Ottoman رجب (recep); classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; IPA /ɾeˈd͡ʒep/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a male given name in the Turkish section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “recep”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89979753. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun Rajab; inherited from Ottoman رجب, from Arabic رَجَب
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “رجب”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92980150. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Ottoman noun Rajab (Islamic calendar month); borrowed from Arabic رَجَب; from رَجَب 'respect'
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