Unisex name
Kemyab name meaning
“seldom found; rare, uncommon”
Kemyab means “seldom found,” “rare,” or “uncommon.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it is connected with Persian kam-yāb: kam means little, while yāb relates to finding. The compound's meaning has a concrete illustration in a flower encountered only rarely, linking the name with the idea of scarcity.
What does Kemyab mean?
Seldom found; rare, uncommon
In Turkish: az bulunan; nadir, ender
If the proposed Persian derivation is correct, Kemyab conveys the idea of rarity rather than a particular precious object. Its emphasis is on something seldom encountered. It should be distinguished from kāmyāb, a similar-looking Persian word associated with success, which requires a different explanation.
Origin of the name Kemyab
It is probably a spelling of Persian kam-yāb, “rare” or “hard to find.” Kam means “little,” while -yāb is connected with the verb “to find.”
How to pronounce Kemyab
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kemjab/ |
Is Kemyab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kemyab is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Kemyab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kemyab
What is the meaning of Kemyab?
Kemyab means “seldom found; rare, uncommon”. It is probably a spelling of Persian kam-yāb, “rare” or “hard to find.” Kam means “little,” while -yāb is connected with the verb “to find.”
Is Kemyab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kemyab is used for both boys and girls.
Is Kemyab in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kemyab nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kemyab?
Kemyab is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Kemyab have?
Kemyab has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kemyab?
Kemyab 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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