Boy name
Kaşif name meaning
“discoverer; one who reveals the unknown”
Kaşif means discoverer or one who reveals the unknown. It comes from Arabic kāshif, an active participle related to kashf, meaning uncovering or disclosure. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it shares its root with Turkish keşif and evokes the mapping of previously unknown coastlines.
What does Kaşif mean?
Discoverer; one who reveals the unknown
In Turkish: keşfeden, bilinmeyeni ortaya çıkaran
Kaşif is a masculine name centred on finding something unknown and bringing it into view. In Turkish, the same word describes a discoverer or explorer. It shares its root with keşif and the feminine name Kâşife, and its imagery extends from journeys to investigation and the acquisition of knowledge.
Origin of the name Kaşif
Kaşif comes from Arabic kāshif, “one who uncovers or discovers.” It is an active participle related to kashf, the act of uncovering or bringing something to light.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kaşif in the Quran? | As a word · كاشف · 6:17, 10:107The source word كاشف occurs in the Quran meaning one who removes affliction, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Kaşif
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kaʃif/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كاشف |
Is Kaşif a boy’s name?
Yes, Kaşif is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kaşif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kaşif
- Keşif♂Finding the unknown
- Kadir♂Capable
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Kajin♂Where is life?
- Kani♂Content with what one has
- Kadim♂Ancient, of great antiquity
- Kafi♂Sufficient, meeting what is needed
- Karim♂Generous, openhanded, noble-hearted
- Kami♂One whose wish is fulfilled
- Katip♂Scribe
- Kif♂
- Kabil♂Cain, a son of Adam in religious tradition
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Fikret♂Thought
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Alim♂Scholar
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
Famous people named Kaşif
- Kaşif Kozinoğlu · b. 1955
- Kaşif Hüseyin Ünal · b. 1923
FAQ about the name Kaşif
What is the meaning of Kaşif?
Kaşif means “discoverer; one who reveals the unknown”. Kaşif comes from Arabic kāshif, “one who uncovers or discovers.” It is an active participle related to kashf, the act of uncovering or bringing something to light.
Is Kaşif a boy’s name?
Yes, Kaşif is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kaşif in the Quran?
As a word. The source word كاشف occurs in the Quran meaning one who removes affliction, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 6:17, 10:107)
What is the origin of the name Kaşif?
Kaşif is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kaşif have?
Kaşif has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kaşif?
Kaşif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kaşif?
Notable people named Kaşif include Kaşif Kozinoğlu, Kaşif Hüseyin Ünal.
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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