metin

Metin is primarily a Turkish masculine given name and a Turkish noun. As a given name, it is common in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities. The name is often associated with meanings such as firm, sturdy, or steadfast, drawn from the Turkish word metin, which denotes solidity or strength.

In Turkish, metin also means "text" (the body of written content of a document or discourse). It is used in contexts such as academic, editorial, or digital text. The word contrasts with headings, captions or metadata and forms part of phrases like "metnin içeriği" (the content of the text).

Notable people with the given name Metin include Metin Oktay, a prominent Turkish footballer celebrated for his achievements with Galatasaray and Turkish football. Beyond individuals, Metin appears in popular culture and media as a personal name for characters or public figures within Turkish-speaking communities.

In other contexts, the term Metin may appear in titles of works or products (for example, Metin2, a multiplayer online role-playing game set in a fantasy world), but such uses are proper nouns and distinct from the Turkish word and name.

References to Metin as a language element or name are primarily Turkish, with occasional usage in Turkish-language media, literature, and online platforms.