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The baby name Engin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /enˈɡin/ (EN-geen; hard 'g' as in 'go').

Engin is Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: /enˈɡin/ (EN-geen; hard 'g' as in 'go')

What is the meaning of the name Engin ?

The baby name Engin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /enˈɡin/ (EN-geen; hard 'g' as in 'go').

Engin is Turkish in Origin.

Engin is a Turkish given name from the adjective engin, “vast, boundless, profound,” often evoking open expanses and deep waters (e.g., engin deniz, “the open sea”). Probably rooted in a Turkic base meaning “broad, wide,” it is used chiefly for boys in Turkey, though occasionally as a unisex choice.

As a modern given name it rose in the mid-20th century alongside nature- and virtue-themed Turkish names. Variants and related forms include the Kurdish spelling Engîn and Turkish compounds such as Engincan, Enginay, and Enginsu; informal diminutives like Engi may appear. The name suggests spaciousness of mind and heart - depth, generosity, and unbounded potential - and remains familiar through numerous contemporary bearers in arts, sports, and public life.

Engin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Engin

Engin Akyürek Actor · Born 1981 · Turkey Engin Akyürek is a Turkish actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?' where he played the character Kerim. He also starred in the popular series 'Kara Para Aşk' alongside Tuba Büyüküstün. Born in 1981, Engin has become a prominent figure in Turkish television and film. Engin Altan Düzyatan Actor · Born 1979 · Turkey Engin Altan Düzyatan is a Turkish actor best known for his role as Ertuğrul Bey in the popular TV series 'Diriliş: Ertuğrul'. Born in 1979, he has become a household name in Turkey and gained international recognition for his portrayal of the historical figure. His performance in the series has been a significant part of his acting career. Engin Öztürk Actor · Born 1986 · Turkey Engin Öztürk is a Turkish actor best known for his role in the popular TV series 'Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?' where he played Selim Yaşaran. He has also appeared in other successful series like 'Magnificent Century' and 'The Protector'. Born in 1986, Engin has become a prominent figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.

Engin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TR 0 #67 32,881 19,440
BG 0 #80 3 1,799
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
BG Boys 0 #161 59 3,850
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
SI Boys 0 #205 7 3,402
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
GR Boys 0 #243 25 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #288 9 6,578
AL Boys 0 #289 10 5,122
DK Boys 0 #298 28 7,401
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
Austria Boys 0 #303 143 2,180
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
Germany Boys 0 #370 893 5,697
NL 0 #373 19 2,481
Germany 0 #385 53 2,542
France Boys 2004 #392 5 2,538
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Boys 0 #487 19 12,621
LY 0 #519 17 12,703
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
IQ Boys 0 #617 51 13,071
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
Finland Boys 2026 #669 14 3,552
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #719 10 11,684
NL Boys 0 #727 228 5,873
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
EG Boys 0 #856 31 15,035
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
DZ 0 #1,058 119 20,130
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MA 0 #1,117 12 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,428 44 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,519 96 28,008

Engin is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
AL
Austria
AZ

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People also ask about Engin

Engin is predominantly a boy's name.
Engin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /enˈɡin/ (EN-geen; hard 'g' as in 'go').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Engîn (alternative spelling) and Engin (used also as a surname).
Yes — Engin ranked #392 in France in 2004, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Engin ranks highest in France (#392 in 2004).
Engin's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #359 in 1994 to #392 in 2004 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Engin are in our database, including Engin Akyürek (Actor), Engin Altan Düzyatan (Actor), Engin Öztürk (Actor).