Redzep

The masculine first name Redzep represents the Bosnian and Macedonian variant of the name Recep, which has its origin in the Arabic word Rajab. Its meaning can be translated as "the Respected."

What does the name Redzep mean?

Redzep is a masculine name form that is primarily common in Bosnia and North Macedonia. It is derived from the Arabic Rajab, which means "the Respected." The word roots can be found in the Arabic terms rajab (رَجَب), which stand for respect, and rajaba (رجب), meaning "to respect." Additionally, the name Rexhep is derived and refers to a month in the Islamic calendar that falls between Ramadan and Bajram. In Arabic, this month is called Radžab or Rajab, and it is the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. Variations of this name include Radžab, Rajabu, and Rexhep.

Where does the name Redzep come from?

The name Redzep has Arabic roots and means "the Respected." The origin of the word lies in the Arabic terms rajab (رَجَب), which means respect, and rajaba (رجب), which stands for "to respect." Redzep is used in the Albanian, Bosnian, and Macedonian languages.

How do you pronounce Redzep?

Redzep is pronounced like 'Red-zep.'

Popularity

In Germany, Redzep is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195 on the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2008, when it reached 1,535. Over the last ten years, Redzep has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,630 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,886.

Nicknames & pet names

Renzo

Famous people

• Redzep Redzepovski (American boxer)