Girl name
Keyyise name meaning
“intelligent, perceptive and prudent”
Keyyise means “intelligent, perceptive and prudent.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic kayyisa, the feminine form of the adjective kayyis. The source word concerns understanding and sound judgment. Its direct masculine counterpart is Keyyis, linking the two names through the same adjective and its grammatical forms.
What does Keyyise mean?
Intelligent, perceptive and prudent
In Turkish: akıllı, anlayışlı ve tedbirli
Keyyise combines the idea of understanding with that of considered, appropriate action. In Turkish it is better understood as a name connected with older vocabulary than as an everyday adjective. It shares its root with Keyyis, while its feminine ending belongs to the grammatical structure of Arabic.
Origin of the name Keyyise
From Arabic kayyisa, the feminine form of kayyis, an adjective expressing perceptiveness and sound judgment.
How to pronounce Keyyise
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kejjise/ |
| Arabic | كيسة |
Is Keyyise a girl’s name?
Yes, Keyyise is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Keyyise does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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- İlbilge♀Name combining country and wisdom
- Arife♀A knowledgeable, discerning woman
- Sezen♀One who senses or perceives the unstated
- Bilgin♂♀A learned person
- Zekiye♀İntelligent, perceptive
- Ferzan♂♀Wise, discerning
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Sezin♀İntuition, an inward sense or perception
FAQ about the name Keyyise
What is the meaning of Keyyise?
Keyyise means “intelligent, perceptive and prudent”. From Arabic kayyisa, the feminine form of kayyis, an adjective expressing perceptiveness and sound judgment.
Is Keyyise a girl’s name?
Yes, Keyyise is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Keyyise in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Keyyise nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Keyyise?
Keyyise is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Keyyise have?
Keyyise has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Keyyise?
Keyyise 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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