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Aytekin

Quick answerAytekin is a Turkish name composed of "ay" (moon) and "tekin" (strong/brave), meaning "strong as the moon" or "brave moon," derived from Old Turkic linguistic roots.

Turkic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,248
TrendVintage
Peak year1979
Syllables3
OriginTurkic
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,248

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aytekin

Aytekin is a Turkish name composed of "ay" (moon) and "tekin" (strong/brave), meaning "strong as the moon" or "brave moon," derived from Old Turkic linguistic roots.

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Etymology

Aytekin is a Turkish name composed of "ay" (moon) and "tekin" (strong/brave), meaning "strong as the moon" or "brave moon," derived from Old Turkic linguistic roots. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures, with historical significance in Anatolia and the broader Turkish-speaking world, though it carries no specific religious requirement.

Aytekin currently ranks #2,248 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.

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