Boy name
Kuddus name meaning
“holy; free from every imperfection”
Kuddus means “holy” or “free from every imperfection.” It comes from Arabic quddūs, a word expressing holiness and freedom from flaws. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is associated with al-Quddus, one of the divine names in Islamic tradition, and its language of sacred perfection.
What does Kuddus mean?
Holy; free from every imperfection
In Turkish: her türlü eksiklikten uzak; kutsal
Kuddus expresses absolute holiness and freedom from imperfection in Islamic usage. The form al-Quddūs occurs in the Quran, and Turkish also uses the spelling Kuddûs. Abdülkuddüs is a related name meaning 'servant of al-Quddūs'; it contains the same element but has a different grammatical structure and overall meaning.
Origin of the name Kuddus
It derives from Arabic quddūs, expressing holiness and freedom from imperfection. Al-Quddūs is one of the divine names in Islamic tradition.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kuddus in the Quran? | As a word · القدوس · 59:23, 62:1The source word of Kuddus appears in the Quran as al-Quddus, a divine epithet expressing holiness and perfection. |
| Starts with | K · Ku |
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How to pronounce Kuddus
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuddus/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قدوس |
Is Kuddus a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuddus is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kuddus does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kuddus
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
FAQ about the name Kuddus
What is the meaning of Kuddus?
Kuddus means “holy; free from every imperfection”. It derives from Arabic quddūs, expressing holiness and freedom from imperfection. Al-Quddūs is one of the divine names in Islamic tradition.
Is Kuddus a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuddus is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kuddus in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Kuddus appears in the Quran as al-Quddus, a divine epithet expressing holiness and perfection. (e.g.: 59:23, 62:1)
What is the origin of the name Kuddus?
Kuddus is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kuddus have?
Kuddus has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kuddus?
Kuddus 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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