Boy name
Keykavus name meaning
“King Kavus; the name of an epic king”
Keykavus means “King Kavus” and names an epic ruler. It comes from Persian Keykâvus, combining the old royal title key with the personal name Kâvus. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it has a direct literary connection to Kay Kavus, a king portrayed in the Shahnameh.
What does Keykavus mean?
King Kavus; the name of an epic king
In Turkish: hükümdar Kavus; destansı bir kral adı
Keykavus is the name of a king whose reign and adventures appear in the Shahnameh. It was also borne by Anatolian Seljuk sultans. Its associations therefore depend on both epic narrative and history, rather than a simple literal gloss. Keyhüsrev and Keykubad belong to the same naming tradition.
Origin of the name Keykavus
From Persian Kay Kavus, combining the ancient Iranian royal title kay with Kavus, the personal name of a king in Iranian epic tradition.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Keykavus in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ke |
How to pronounce Keykavus
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kejkavus/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | کیکاوس |
Is Keykavus a boy’s name?
Yes, Keykavus is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Keykavus does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Keykavus
What is the meaning of Keykavus?
Keykavus means “King Kavus; the name of an epic king”. From Persian Kay Kavus, combining the ancient Iranian royal title kay with Kavus, the personal name of a king in Iranian epic tradition.
Is Keykavus a boy’s name?
Yes, Keykavus is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Keykavus in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Keykavus nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Keykavus?
Keykavus is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Keykavus have?
Keykavus has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Keykavus?
Keykavus 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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