Rexhep

The first name Rexhep is an Albanian variant of the name Rajab and can be directly translated as 'the Respected'.

What does the name Rexhep mean?

Rexhep is an Albanian form of the name Rajab and literally means 'the Respected'. The origins of the name can be found in the Arabic terms rajab (رَجَب), which means respect, and rajaba (رجب), which describes the act of respecting. Rexhep has its roots in Arabic and refers to a month in Islam that falls between Ramadan and Bajram. In Arabic, this month is called Radschab or Rajab and is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. Other variants include Radschab, Rajabu, and Recep.

Where does the name Rexhep come from?

Rexhep is a male first name that has Arabic roots and carries the meaning 'the Respected'. The etymology derives from the Arabic expressions rajab (رَجَب) for respect or rajaba (رجب) for to respect. The name is commonly used in Albanian.

How do you pronounce Rexhep?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Rexhep are distinctive and two-syllable. It is typically pronounced as 'Red-schep' [ˈʁɛdʒɛp], with the consonant cluster in the middle creating a clear acoustic structure. The open E at the beginning adds a certain brightness, while the strong final consonant gives the name a pronounced conclusion. Rexhep thus appears powerful and characterful - edgy, present, and unmistakable.

Popularity

In Germany, Rexhep is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 1954, when it reached 234th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,029th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Rexhep ranks 3,841st.

Nicknames & pet names

Rexh

Similar first names

Famous people

• Rexhep Celiku (ballet dancer)
• Rexhep Hasimi (Albanian composer)
• Rexhep Lekaj (Norwegian football player)
• Rexhep Maci (Albanian football player)
• Rexhep Qosja (Albanian writer)
• Rexhep Saqi (Serbian footballer)
• Rexhep Spahiu (Albanian footballer)