Boy name
Keyyis name meaning
“intelligent, perceptive and prudent”
Keyyis means “intelligent, perceptive and prudent.” It comes from the Arabic adjective kayyis, which describes understanding and careful judgment, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The related girl's name Keyyise derives from the feminine form of the same adjective, providing a direct connection within this Arabic name family.
What does Keyyis mean?
Intelligent, perceptive and prudent
In Turkish: akıllı, anlayışlı ve tedbirli
Keyyis suggests practical judgment as well as intellectual ability: understanding a situation and responding appropriately. In Turkish, the word is encountered more readily in older writing and personal names than in everyday description. Keyyise is the feminine form of the same Arabic adjective and carries a closely related meaning.
Origin of the name Keyyis
From Arabic kayyis, describing someone who understands readily and acts with sound judgment.
How to pronounce Keyyis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kejjis/ |
| Arabic | كيس |
Is Keyyis a boy’s name?
Yes, Keyyis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Keyyis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Keyyis
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
FAQ about the name Keyyis
What is the meaning of Keyyis?
Keyyis means “intelligent, perceptive and prudent”. From Arabic kayyis, describing someone who understands readily and acts with sound judgment.
Is Keyyis a boy’s name?
Yes, Keyyis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Keyyis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Keyyis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Keyyis?
Keyyis is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Keyyis have?
Keyyis has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Keyyis?
Keyyis 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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