Recep

Meaning & origin

The male first name Recep has its roots in Turkish and means "the receiver" or "the received". It is a shortened form of the Arabic name Rasul, which means "the messenger" or "the envoy". In Turkish culture, the name Recep is often associated with the month of Ramadan, as it is also called Recep in Turkish. The name is very common in Turkey and is also frequently given in other Muslim countries.

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Famous people with the first name Recep

• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Politician
• Recep Çetin Turkish footballer and coach

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