Boy name
Kusay name meaning
“one who is distant; far removed”
Kusay means “one who is distant” or “far removed.” It comes from Arabic Quṣayy, explained as a diminutive of qaṣī, a word expressing distance. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a historical association with Qusayy ibn Kilab, a figure in the history of Mecca.
What does Kusay mean?
One who is distant; far removed
In Turkish: uzakta olan; uzak düşmüş
Kusay is an old Arabic personal name built around the idea of distance. Its best-known historical association is Qusayy ibn Kilab, an ancestor of Muhammad. His role in pre-Islamic Meccan history gives the name a historical context, while the word itself does not denote a religious virtue or act of worship.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Berkay and Eray. Other names ending in these letters, such as Altay, have a different formation. More boy names ending in -ay →
Origin of the name Kusay
It comes from Arabic Quṣayy, conventionally explained as a diminutive of qaṣī, 'distant' or 'far away'.
How to pronounce Kusay
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kusaj/ |
| Arabic | قصي |
Is Kusay a boy’s name?
Yes, Kusay is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kusay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kusay
What is the meaning of Kusay?
Kusay means “one who is distant; far removed”. It comes from Arabic Quṣayy, conventionally explained as a diminutive of qaṣī, 'distant' or 'far away'.
Is Kusay a boy’s name?
Yes, Kusay is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kusay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kusay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kusay?
Kusay is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kusay have?
Kusay has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kusay?
Kusay 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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