Girl name
Kekik name meaning
“an aromatic herb, thyme”
Kekik means “an aromatic herb,” commonly rendered in English as “thyme.” It comes from the Turkish plant word kekik and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name evokes fragrant leaves dried for cooking and belongs to the tradition of botanical given names.
What does Kekik mean?
An aromatic herb, thyme
In Turkish: güzel kokulu bir baharat bitkisi
Kekik names both an aromatic plant and the seasoning obtained from it in Turkish. As a given name it evokes wild herbs and their distinctive scent; everyday usage can cover several similarly scented plants rather than a single strictly defined botanical species.
Origin of the name Kekik
Taken from Turkish kekik, the name of an aromatic herb. Its earlier history is uncertain; a proposed explanation connects it with keklik otu, literally 'partridge herb'.
How to pronounce Kekik
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kekik/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ككیك |
Is Kekik a girl’s name?
Yes, Kekik is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kekik does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kekik
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
FAQ about the name Kekik
What is the meaning of Kekik?
Kekik means “an aromatic herb, thyme”. Taken from Turkish kekik, the name of an aromatic herb. Its earlier history is uncertain; a proposed explanation connects it with keklik otu, literally 'partridge herb'.
Is Kekik a girl’s name?
Yes, Kekik is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kekik in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kekik nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kekik?
Kekik is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kekik have?
Kekik has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kekik?
Kekik does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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