Boy name
Kaymaz name meaning
“one that does not slip; steadfast”
Kaymaz means “one that does not slip” or “steadfast.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is the negative aorist form of the Turkish verb kaymak, meaning to slip or slide. Its central image is an object holding its position firmly on a surface without shifting.
What does Kaymaz mean?
One that does not slip; steadfast
In Turkish: kaymayan; yerinden oynamayan
Kaymaz illustrates the use of an inflected Turkish verb as a personal name. Emir Mücahidüddin Kaymaz is a historical example from the Seljuk period. In ordinary Turkish, the word also describes something that does not slip; the name's suggestion of firmness is figurative.
Origin of the name Kaymaz
It is the negative aorist form of Turkish kaymak, “to slip or slide.” As a name, its literal sense can suggest remaining firm.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Kaymaz in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
How to pronounce Kaymaz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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Is Kaymaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Kaymaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kaymaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kaymaz
Names with related meanings
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
FAQ about the name Kaymaz
What is the meaning of Kaymaz?
Kaymaz means “one that does not slip; steadfast”. It is the negative aorist form of Turkish kaymak, “to slip or slide.” As a name, its literal sense can suggest remaining firm.
Is Kaymaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Kaymaz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kaymaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kaymaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kaymaz?
Kaymaz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kaymaz have?
Kaymaz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kaymaz?
Kaymaz 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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