Boy name
Keşif name meaning
“finding the unknown; uncovering”
Keşif means “finding the unknown” or “uncovering.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic kashf. Turkish inserted a vowel between the final consonants to produce keşif. Its central image is an object being uncovered and brought into view, linking discovery with revelation.
What does Keşif mean?
Finding the unknown; uncovering
In Turkish: bilinmeyeni bulma; açığa çıkarma
Keşif denotes reaching new knowledge or uncovering something previously unknown in modern Turkish. It also has technical uses in exploration, site assessment and legal procedure. As a personal name, it draws on the image of discovery; Keşfi and Keşfiye belong to the same root family.
Origin of the name Keşif
It comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic kashf, “uncovering.” Turkish inserted a vowel into the final consonant cluster, producing keşif.
How to pronounce Keşif
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /keʃif/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كشف |
Is Keşif a boy’s name?
Yes, Keşif is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Keşif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Keşif
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Fikret♂Thought
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Alim♂Scholar
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
FAQ about the name Keşif
What is the meaning of Keşif?
Keşif means “finding the unknown; uncovering”. It comes through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic kashf, “uncovering.” Turkish inserted a vowel into the final consonant cluster, producing keşif.
Is Keşif a boy’s name?
Yes, Keşif is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Keşif in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Keşif nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Keşif?
Keşif is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Keşif have?
Keşif has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Keşif?
Keşif 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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