Girl name
Kepez name meaning
“high hill; rocky elevation”
Kepez means “high hill” or “rocky elevation.” It comes from the Turkish landscape word kepez and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name evokes a rocky hill rising above its surroundings, while its presence in place names reinforces this geographical association.
What does Kepez mean?
High hill; rocky elevation
In Turkish: yüksek tepe, kayalık yükselti
Kepez is more readily encountered in geographical names, where it describes a prominent height or rocky hill. Several settlements in Türkiye bear this word in their names; in the supplied personal record, it functions as a given name with an association with elevated terrain.
Origin of the name Kepez
Associated with Turkish kepez, a word for a high hill or rocky elevation. Its more remote linguistic origin is not securely established here.
How to pronounce Kepez
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kepez/ |
Is Kepez a girl’s name?
Yes, Kepez is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kepez 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.
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- Zozan♀Highland pasture, summer grazing land
- Sina♂♀A name associated with Mount Sinai
- Şahika♀Lofty peak, summit
- Yayla♀A cool upland used in summer
- Belen♀Mountain saddle or pass
- Bergen♀Meadow among the mountains
- Beydağ♀Bey's mountain
- Gündağ♀An image of sun and mountain
- Güzey♂♀A shaded, north-facing slope
FAQ about the name Kepez
What is the meaning of Kepez?
Kepez means “high hill; rocky elevation”. Associated with Turkish kepez, a word for a high hill or rocky elevation. Its more remote linguistic origin is not securely established here.
Is Kepez a girl’s name?
Yes, Kepez is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kepez in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kepez nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kepez?
Kepez is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kepez have?
Kepez has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kepez?
Kepez 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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