Girl name
Kibriye name meaning
“Greatness, majesty, exalted dignity”
Kibriye means “greatness, majesty, exalted dignity” and derives from Arabic kibriyāʾ. It is a Turkish adaptation related to the name Kibriya and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its connection with Kibriya provides a concrete linguistic association with words expressing grandeur and majesty.
What does Kibriye mean?
Greatness, majesty, exalted dignity
In Turkish: Büyüklük, yücelik, ululuk
Kibriye is a feminine name centered on greatness and majesty. Its source word also appears in Islamic language describing divine grandeur, giving the name a spiritual association. It is closely related to Kibriya, while its intended meaning is broader than the everyday notion of arrogance.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Kibriye
A form associated with Kibriya, from Arabic kibriyāʾ, ‘greatness, majesty, grandeur.’ The spelling Kibriye reflects an adaptation of that word in Turkish personal naming.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Kibriye in the Quran? | Its source word does · الكبرياء · 10:78, 45:37The source word kibriyāʾ appears in the Quran as الكبرياء; Kibriye is an adapted form rather than the Quranic spelling. |
| Starts with | K · Ki |
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How to pronounce Kibriye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kibɾije/ |
Is Kibriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Kibriye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kibriye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kibriye
Names with related meanings
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- Esra♀Night journey
- Betül♀Virgin
- Nefes♀Breath
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Nur♀Light
- Firdevs♀Paradise
Famous people named Kibriye
- Kibriye Evren
FAQ about the name Kibriye
What is the meaning of Kibriye?
Kibriye means “Greatness, majesty, exalted dignity”. A form associated with Kibriya, from Arabic kibriyāʾ, ‘greatness, majesty, grandeur.’ The spelling Kibriye reflects an adaptation of that word in Turkish personal naming.
Is Kibriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Kibriye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kibriye in the Quran?
Its source word does. The source word kibriyāʾ appears in the Quran as الكبرياء; Kibriye is an adapted form rather than the Quranic spelling. (e.g.: 10:78, 45:37)
What is the origin of the name Kibriye?
Kibriye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kibriye have?
Kibriye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Kibriye?
Kibriye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kibriye?
Notable people named Kibriye include Kibriye Evren.
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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