Tayyip

Tayyip is a Turkish masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from Tayyīb, meaning good, wholesome, or tasty. In Turkish usage, Tayyip is used as a given name and can also appear as part of a longer name; the standard spelling is Tayyip, with a double “y.”

Etymology and form: The name comes from the Arabic tayyīb. In Turkish adaptation, the phonology and spelling reflect Turkish conventions, resulting in the familiar form Tayyip. The meaning associated with Tayyīb—goodness or wholesomeness—carries through in cultural associations of the name.

Usage: Tayyip is a relatively common given name in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities. It may be used as a first name or appear as part of a compound name in full names, reflecting Turkish naming practices that sometimes include multiple given names.

Notable people: The most internationally recognized bearer of the name component is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, a Turkish politician born in 1954. He has served as prime minister (2003–2014) and as president since 2014. In many contexts, media and audiences refer to him using the middle-name form Tayyip Erdoğan, highlighting the cultural practice of using given-name components in formal references.