Kimya means “chemistry; something precious”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Kimya is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kimya mean?
Literal meaning
Kimya is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “chemistry; something precious”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Kimya in Turkish
What does Kimya mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kimya. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chemistry; something precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Kimya come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kimya a Turkish name?
Yes. Kimya is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kimya across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KimyaLatin | Girl | same as above: “chemistry; something precious” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Kimya
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimya | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Kimya
Sibling names for Kimya
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Kimya rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZerinBoy“golden”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınhanBoy“golden khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZerefşanGirl“scattering gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltunerBoy“golden man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AkçakayaUnisex“whitish rock”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltunayBoy“golden moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GevherGirl“jewel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınkayaBoy“golden rock”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Kimya
What does the name Kimya mean?
Kimya means “chemistry; something precious”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Kimya a girl's or a boy's name?
Kimya is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kimya come from?
Kimya is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kimya?
Kimya is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Kimya have?
Kimya has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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