Kimya
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kimya
Kimya means "alchemy" or "chemistry" and derives from Arabic (كيمياء), with roots tracing back to Greek "chymeia" through Persian intermediaries.
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Etymology
Kimya means "alchemy" or "chemistry" and derives from Arabic (كيمياء), with roots tracing back to Greek "chymeia" through Persian intermediaries. The name is used primarily in Persian, Arabic, and Turkish-speaking cultures, with particular prevalence in Muslim communities, though it has no exclusive religious affiliation.
Kimya currently ranks #11,451 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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