Engin
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Engin
Engin derives from Turkish and means "wide" or "broad," stemming from Old Turkic roots related to expansiveness and spatial magnitude.
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Etymology
Engin derives from Turkish and means "wide" or "broad," stemming from Old Turkic roots related to expansiveness and spatial magnitude. The name is primarily used in Turkish culture and among Turkish-speaking populations, with no specific religious association, though it gained notable use in modern Turkey during the 20th century.
Engin currently ranks #4,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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