Girl name
Kesire name meaning
“many, abundant, numerous”
Kesire means “many, abundant, or numerous.” Its meaning corresponds to Arabic kaṯīra, the feminine form of an adjective expressing abundance. Used for girls in Türkiye, it also appears in historical Turkish spelling as kesîre. Its imagery includes a plentiful harvest or an ample supply.
What does Kesire mean?
Many, abundant, numerous
In Turkish: çok, bol, sayıca fazla
Under this interpretation, Kesire expresses abundance or multiplicity. The same Arabic root appears in the Turkish word kesret, referring to numerousness. Since the form can also function as an adjective in historical texts, its connection to the personal-name record needs checking; similar spellings do not always share an origin.
Origin of the name Kesire
The name probably derives from Arabic kathīra, the feminine adjective meaning 'many, abundant'. It corresponds to the historical Turkish form kesîre.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kesire in the Quran? | As a word · كثيرة · 2:249The Arabic word kathīra occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing a numerous group, rather than a personal name. |
| 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 Kesire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kesiɾe/ |
| Arabic | كثيرة |
Is Kesire a girl’s name?
Yes, Kesire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kesire 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 Kesire
Names with related meanings
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Feyza♀Abundance, plenty
- Kevser♀Abundant good
- Ekin♀Cultivated crop
- Başak♀The grain-bearing head of a cereal plant
- Nimet♀A blessing
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
- Ümran♂♀Civilization, flourishing settlement and prosperity
- Sadiye♀Fortunate
- İkbal♂♀Good fortune
- Mesude♀Happy, fortunate, blessed with good fortune
Famous people named Kesire
- Kesire Yıldırım · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Kesire
What is the meaning of Kesire?
Kesire means “many, abundant, numerous”. The name probably derives from Arabic kathīra, the feminine adjective meaning 'many, abundant'. It corresponds to the historical Turkish form kesîre.
Is Kesire a girl’s name?
Yes, Kesire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kesire in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word kathīra occurs in the Quran as an adjective describing a numerous group, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 2:249)
What is the origin of the name Kesire?
Kesire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kesire have?
Kesire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kesire?
Kesire 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 Kesire?
Notable people named Kesire include Kesire Yıldırım.
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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