Girl name
Kevkeb name meaning
“a star; a bright celestial body”
Kevkeb means “a star” or “a bright celestial body.” It comes from Arabic kawkab and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. The word also described planets in Ottoman Turkish, giving the name a clear association with luminous objects in the night sky. Kevkep is a spelling variant.
What does Kevkeb mean?
A star; a bright celestial body
In Turkish: yıldız; gökteki parlak cisim
Kevkeb uses an older word for a bright celestial body as a personal name. The variant Kevkep reflects the devoicing of the final consonant in Turkish pronunciation. The Arabic word also occurs in the Quran, while its basic meaning remains astronomical rather than the name of a religious figure.
Origin of the name Kevkeb
It comes from Arabic kawkab, a word for a star or celestial body. Ottoman Turkish likewise used it for stars and, in some contexts, planets.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kevkeb in the Quran? | As a word · كوكبا · 6:76, 12:4The Arabic source word occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word for a celestial body, 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 Kevkeb
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kevkeb/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كوكب |
Is Kevkeb a girl’s name?
Yes, Kevkeb is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kevkeb does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
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FAQ about the name Kevkeb
What is the meaning of Kevkeb?
Kevkeb means “a star; a bright celestial body”. It comes from Arabic kawkab, a word for a star or celestial body. Ottoman Turkish likewise used it for stars and, in some contexts, planets.
Is Kevkeb a girl’s name?
Yes, Kevkeb is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kevkeb in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word for a celestial body, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 6:76, 12:4)
What is the origin of the name Kevkeb?
Kevkeb is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kevkeb have?
Kevkeb has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kevkeb?
Kevkeb does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Kevkeb?
Other spellings: Kevkep.
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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