Girl name
Kelime name meaning
“word; a meaningful unit of language”
Kelime means “word,” a meaningful unit of language. It comes from Arabic kalima and is identical to the ordinary Turkish word kelime. Used for girls in Türkiye, it evokes a word within a sentence or an individual entry explained in a dictionary.
What does Kelime mean?
Word; a meaningful unit of language
In Turkish: söz, anlam taşıyan dil birimi
Kelime is an everyday Turkish word for a meaningful unit of language. As a name it brings speech and expression to mind; although the word also occurs in religious expressions such as the declaration of faith, that does not establish a specifically religious meaning for the name itself.
Origin of the name Kelime
From Arabic kalima, meaning 'word' or 'utterance', borrowed into Turkish as kelime. The given name shares its form with the ordinary Turkish noun.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kelime in the Quran? | As a word · كلمة · 14:24The Arabic word kalima occurs in the Quran where a good word is compared to a good tree. |
| Starts with | K · Ke |
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 Kelime
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kelime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كلمه |
| Arabic | كلمة |
Is Kelime a girl’s name?
Yes, Kelime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kelime 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 Kelime
Famous people named Kelime
- Kelime Aydın Çetinkaya · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Kelime
What is the meaning of Kelime?
Kelime means “word; a meaningful unit of language”. From Arabic kalima, meaning 'word' or 'utterance', borrowed into Turkish as kelime. The given name shares its form with the ordinary Turkish noun.
Is Kelime a girl’s name?
Yes, Kelime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kelime in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word kalima occurs in the Quran where a good word is compared to a good tree. (e.g.: 14:24)
What is the origin of the name Kelime?
Kelime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kelime have?
Kelime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kelime?
Kelime 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.
Famous people named Kelime?
Notable people named Kelime include Kelime Aydın Çetinkaya.
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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