Kişi means “person”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Kişi is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Kişi mean?
Literal meaning
Kişi is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “person”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kişi in Turkish
What does Kişi mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kişi. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “person” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Kişi come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kişi a Turkish name?
Yes. Kişi is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kişi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KişiLatin | Unisex | same as above: “person” | 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 Kişi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kişi | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kişi
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 Kişi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İnciGirl“pearl”same language (turkish)
- AmirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”same language (turkish)
- SabihaGirl“bright-faced, beautiful”same language (turkish)
- İzelGirl“mark of the people”same language (turkish)
- GaniBoy“rich, wealthy”same language (turkish)
- AyyüceUnisex“bright and noble as the moon”same language (turkish)
- UçarerBoy“flying man”same language (turkish)
- RanaGirl“graceful, lovely”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kişi
What does the name Kişi mean?
Kişi means “person”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Kişi a girl's or a boy's name?
Kişi is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Kişi come from?
Kişi is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kişi?
Kişi 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 Kişi have?
Kişi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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