recep

Recep is a masculine given name used primarily in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities. It is the Turkish form of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar, a period held sacred in Islam. As a given name, Recep is widely used across generations in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora.

The name derives from Rajab, with Recep serving as the common Turkish transliteration. In Turkish pronunciation, it is typically said approximately Re-cep, with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Notable people bearing the name include Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (born 1954), a Turkish politician who has served as President of Turkey since 2014 and previously as Prime Minister. The name is common in Turkey and appears across various areas of public life, including politics, sports, and academia.

Variants in other languages reflect the same root, such as Rajab in Arabic, while Recep remains the standard Turkish form. The name’s association with the sacred Islamic month contributes to its cultural resonance in Turkish-speaking communities.