Boy name
Keyhüsrev name meaning
“King Khosrow; king of good renown”
Keyhüsrev means “King Khosrow” or “king of good renown.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Persian, combining the royal title key with Hüsrev, a name associated with renown and kingship. The epic king Kay Khosrow in the Shahnameh provides a direct literary association for the name.
What does Keyhüsrev mean?
King Khosrow; king of good renown
In Turkish: hükümdar Hüsrev; iyi ün sahibi kral
Keyhüsrev names a legendary Iranian king in the Shahnameh. Its use by Anatolian Seljuk sultans connects Persian epic tradition with Anatolian history. It shares its royal opening element with Keykavus and Keykubad, while Hüsrev also occurs independently as a given name in Turkish.
Origin of the name Keyhüsrev
From Persian Kay Khosrow. Kay is an ancient Iranian royal title, while Khosrow is a historical name associated with good renown and kingship.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Keyhüsrev in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ke |
How to pronounce Keyhüsrev
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kejhysɾev/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | کیخسرو |
Is Keyhüsrev a boy’s name?
Yes, Keyhüsrev is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Keyhüsrev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Keyhüsrev
What is the meaning of Keyhüsrev?
Keyhüsrev means “King Khosrow; king of good renown”. From Persian Kay Khosrow. Kay is an ancient Iranian royal title, while Khosrow is a historical name associated with good renown and kingship.
Is Keyhüsrev a boy’s name?
Yes, Keyhüsrev is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Keyhüsrev in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Keyhüsrev nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Keyhüsrev?
Keyhüsrev is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Keyhüsrev have?
Keyhüsrev has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Keyhüsrev?
Keyhüsrev 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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