Metin
Meaning of Metin
Metin is a male name of Turkish origin. It is pronounced as meh-TEEN (/meˈtin/) in Turkish. This name has variations such as Mehmet and Mete. In the United States, Metin has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years. In 2019, it was given to 6 newborn boys, ranking at number 10,794 in terms of popularity. The name Metin carries cultural associations with Turkey and can be a unique choice for parents looking for a less common name with an exotic flair.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as meh-TEEN (/meˈtin/)
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Notable People Named Metin
| Metin Akdülger is a Turkish actor, writer, and musician known for co-writing the comic book series "Görmüş Geçirmiş Kaptan 88" and being a member of the music band "Journers." |
| Metin Oktay, known as the Uncrowned King by Galatasaray fans, was a highly successful Turkish footballer and prolific goal scorer. |
| Metin Arditi, born in Ankara in 1945, is a Swiss writer of Turkish Sephardi descent who primarily writes in French. |
| Metin Göktepe was a Kurdish photojournalist who was tragically tortured and murdered in police custody in Istanbul on January 8, 1996. |
| Metin Akpınar is a highly successful Turkish actor known for his comedic talent. |
| Metin Toker was a prominent Turkish journalist and writer. |
| Metin Ataç is a Turkish Admiral who served as the 22nd Commander In Chief of the Turkish Navy from 2007 to 2009. |
| Metin Ersoy, a Turkish singer born on April 15, 1934 in Istanbul, initially pursued a career in football before transitioning to music after an injury in 1961. |
| Metin Tekin is a Turkish football manager and former professional player known for his time with Beşiktaş JK. |
| Metin Tokat is a former Turkish association football referee who officiated 305 matches at the highest level in Europe and Turkey between 1980 and 2006. |
| Metin Erol is a Turkish footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Düzcespor. |
| Metin Akan is a Turkish professional footballer currently playing for Bursa Zaferspor. |
| Metin Aktaş is a former Turkish footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Adana Demirspor and his participation in the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship with the Turkey squad. |
| Metin Alakoç is a former Turkish wrestler who competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. |
| Metin Aydın is a Turkish footballer known for his role as a defender and made his Süper Lig debut on 1 February 2012. |
