Rejeb means “honoured; born in the month of Rajab”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Rejeb is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Rejeb mean?
(1) ھۆرمەتلىك، (2) رەجەپ ئېيىدا تۇغۇلغانLiteral meaning
Rejeb (رەجەب) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “honoured; born in the month of Rajab” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Rejeb in Uyghur
What does Rejeb mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written رەجەب, Rejeb (ULY transliteration), Rejep and رەجەپ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “honoured; born in the month of Rajab” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Rejeb come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Rejeb a Uyghur name?
Yes. Rejeb is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Rejeb across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | رەجەبArabic script RejepLatin, variant رەجەپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “honoured; born in the month of Rajab” | 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 Rejeb
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 Rejeb
Sibling names for Rejeb
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rejeb rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MewlatajiBoy“the name Taji with the epithet Mewla”same language (uyghur)
- “the name Siddiq with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- AyazBoy“cool-headedness; the winter season”same language (uyghur)
- XanijahanBoy“khan of the world”same language (uyghur)
- BeserBoy“power of sight”same language (uyghur)
- TemkinayGirl“firm, strong, capable, self-possessed”same language (uyghur)
- AyizBoy“poor, humble one”same language (uyghur)
- XalimuradBoy“whose wish is fulfilled”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Rejeb
What does the name Rejeb mean?
Rejeb means “honoured; born in the month of Rajab”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Rejeb a girl's or a boy's name?
Rejeb is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Rejeb come from?
Rejeb is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rejeb?
Rejeb is recorded for 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 Rejeb spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: رەجەب (Arabic script), Rejep (Latin), رەجەپ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rejeb have?
Rejeb 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) ھۆرمەتلىك، (2) رەجەپ ئېيىدا تۇغۇلغان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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