Kashif
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kashif
Kashif is an Arabic name derived from the root word "kashafa," meaning "to reveal" or "to uncover," and literally translates to "the revealer" or "one who unveils." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic traditions, with historical usage among Arabic, Persian, and South Asian Islamic communities.
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Etymology
Kashif is an Arabic name derived from the root word "kashafa," meaning "to reveal" or "to uncover," and literally translates to "the revealer" or "one who unveils." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic traditions, with historical usage among Arabic, Persian, and South Asian Islamic communities.
Kashif currently ranks #12,975 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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