Unisex name
Kısmet name meaning
“allotted share; fortune or destiny”
Kısmet means “an allotted share, fortune or destiny.” It comes from Arabic qisma, meaning “division” or “share,” and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The image of a portion divided from a whole illustrates its source meaning; the name also matches the everyday Turkish word kısmet.
What does Kısmet mean?
Allotted share; fortune or destiny
In Turkish: nasip; paya düşen talih
Kısmet extends the idea of an allotted share into fortune and destiny. In everyday Turkish it can refer to whether something will happen, an opportunity, or a prospective marriage. It is related in meaning to Nasip and Talih, without making any prediction about a bearer’s future.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Origin of the name Kısmet
The name comes from Arabic qisma, ‘division or allotted share’. In Turkish, kısmet developed the related senses of fortune, destiny, and what falls to one’s lot.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kısmet in the Quran? | As a word · قسمة · 53:22The source word appears in the Quran with the meaning of division or apportionment, rather than as a personal name expressing fortune. |
| Starts with | K · Kı |
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How to pronounce Kısmet
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kɯsmet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قسمت |
| Arabic | قسمة |
Is Kısmet a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kısmet is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Kısmet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Kısmet
What is the meaning of Kısmet?
Kısmet means “allotted share; fortune or destiny”. The name comes from Arabic qisma, ‘division or allotted share’. In Turkish, kısmet developed the related senses of fortune, destiny, and what falls to one’s lot.
Is Kısmet a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kısmet is used for both boys and girls.
Is Kısmet in the Quran?
As a word. The source word appears in the Quran with the meaning of division or apportionment, rather than as a personal name expressing fortune. (e.g.: 53:22)
What is the origin of the name Kısmet?
Kısmet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kısmet have?
Kısmet has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kısmet?
Kısmet 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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