Girl name
Kevkep name meaning
“a star; a bright celestial body”
Kevkep means “a star” or “a bright celestial body.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it is a Turkish spelling of Arabic kawkab. The source word covered stars and planets in Ottoman Turkish, connecting the name with the light of the night sky. Kevkeb is another spelling of the same name.
What does Kevkep 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 Kevkep
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 Kevkep in the Quran? | As a word · كوكبا · 6:76, 12:4The Arabic word underlying Kevkep appears in the Quran for a star or celestial body, without functioning as 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 Kevkep
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kevkep/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كوكب |
Is Kevkep a girl’s name?
Yes, Kevkep is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kevkep 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 Kevkep
What is the meaning of Kevkep?
Kevkep 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 Kevkep a girl’s name?
Yes, Kevkep is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kevkep in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word underlying Kevkep appears in the Quran for a star or celestial body, without functioning as a personal name. (e.g.: 6:76, 12:4)
What is the origin of the name Kevkep?
Kevkep is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kevkep have?
Kevkep has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kevkep?
Kevkep does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Kevkep?
Other spellings: Kevkeb.
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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