Boy name
Kanşav name meaning
“Foster son; prince's son”
Kanşav means “foster son” or “prince’s son” and comes from Circassian qan, explained as fosterling or prince, and shawe, meaning boy or son. Its first element has a proposed historical connection with Turkish. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name carries associations with family relationships and historical princely titles.
What does Kanşav mean?
Foster son; prince's son
In Turkish: Evlatlık oğul; prensin oğlu
Kanşav is a masculine name of Circassian origin used in Türkiye, carrying the meanings “foster son” and “prince’s son.” Its meaning centres on family ties, sonship and upbringing, encompassing both fosterage and princely parentage; the historical forms Kansuh and Kansu belong to the same name tradition.
Source: Wiktionary
Origin of the name Kanşav
Kanşav comes from Circassian Къаншъао / Къанщауэ, explained through qan “foster child; prince” and shawe “boy, son”. The study published by Kafkasevi proposes an early Turkic borrowing for the first element; the Turkish origin label represents that proposed ultimate source of this component.
How to pronounce Kanşav
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kanʃav/ |
Is Kanşav a boy’s name?
Yes, Kanşav is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kanşav does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kanşav
What is the meaning of Kanşav?
Kanşav means “Foster son; prince's son”. Kanşav comes from Circassian Къаншъао / Къанщауэ, explained through qan “foster child; prince” and shawe “boy, son”. The study published by Kafkasevi proposes an early Turkic borrowing for the first element; the Turkish origin label represents that proposed ultimate source of this component.
Is Kanşav a boy’s name?
Yes, Kanşav is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kanşav in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kanşav nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kanşav?
Kanşav is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kanşav have?
Kanşav has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kanşav?
Kanşav does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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