Girl name
Kaşife name meaning
“a woman who discovers or reveals”
Kaşife means “a woman who discovers or reveals.” It comes from Arabic kāshifa, the feminine counterpart of kāshif, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name evokes uncovering something hidden, while the related Turkish word keşif, “discovery,” makes its connection with revelation and discovery especially clear.
What does Kaşife mean?
A woman who discovers or reveals
In Turkish: keşfeden; ortaya çıkaran kadın
Kaşife is associated with bringing something hidden or unknown to light. It belongs to the same word family as Turkish keşif and kâşif. Grammatically it is a feminine form, and its meaning can extend beyond geographical exploration to the disclosure or discovery of a fact.
Origin of the name Kaşife
From Arabic kāshifa, the feminine form meaning one who discovers or reveals. It corresponds to the masculine kāshif, Turkish kâşif.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kaşife in the Quran? | As a word · كاشفة · 53:58The form كاشفة occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word concerning removal or disclosure, 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 Kaşife
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kaʃife/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كاشفه |
| Arabic | كاشفة |
Is Kaşife a girl’s name?
Yes, Kaşife is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kaşife does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kaşife
What is the meaning of Kaşife?
Kaşife means “a woman who discovers or reveals”. From Arabic kāshifa, the feminine form meaning one who discovers or reveals. It corresponds to the masculine kāshif, Turkish kâşif.
Is Kaşife a girl’s name?
Yes, Kaşife is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kaşife in the Quran?
As a word. The form كاشفة occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word concerning removal or disclosure, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 53:58)
What is the origin of the name Kaşife?
Kaşife is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kaşife have?
Kaşife has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kaşife?
Kaşife 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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