Boy name
Kudsi name meaning
“sacred; relating to holiness”
Kudsi means “sacred” or “relating to holiness.” It comes from Arabic qudsī, an adjective derived from quds, meaning holiness. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it also appears as Kudsî. The related name Kudsiye shares its source and its association with sacredness.
What does Kudsi mean?
Sacred; relating to holiness
In Turkish: kutsal, kutsallıkla ilgili
Kudsi turns an adjective expressing holiness into a personal name. Turkish readers may encounter it in hadis-i kudsî, the term for a sacred hadith; Kudsî also appears as a literary pen name, giving the name both devotional and literary points of reference.
Origin of the name Kudsi
From Arabic qudsī, an adjective derived from quds, 'holiness'. It is also written Kudsî in Turkish.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Kudsi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kudsi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قدسى |
| Arabic | قدسي |
Is Kudsi a boy’s name?
Yes, Kudsi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kudsi 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.
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Famous people named Kudsi
- Kudsi Ergüner · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Kudsi
What is the meaning of Kudsi?
Kudsi means “sacred; relating to holiness”. From Arabic qudsī, an adjective derived from quds, 'holiness'. It is also written Kudsî in Turkish.
Is Kudsi a boy’s name?
Yes, Kudsi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kudsi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kudsi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kudsi?
Kudsi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kudsi have?
Kudsi has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kudsi?
Kudsi 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 Kudsi?
Notable people named Kudsi include Kudsi Ergüner.
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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