Kıymet

Kıymet (Turkish spelling with dotless ı: Kıymet) is an attested feminine given name in Ottoman and modern Turkish usage meaning 'value', 'worth' or 'esteem.' The Turkish noun kıymet is a lexical borrowing in the Persian-Ottoman register ultimately traceable to Arabic qīmah (قِيمَة) meaning 'value.' As a given name, Kıymet appears in Ottoman-era records and in 19th–20th century Turkish family registers; it conveys the idea that the bearer is precious or held in high regard. The name is culturally aligned with Turkish-speaking Muslim communities and is considered a traditional, somewhat uncommon name today. In the broader Islamic vocabulary the concept of value is reflected in moral and social virtues, and while Kıymet itself is not a Quranic proper noun, it is compatible with Islamic naming customs that emphasize positive meanings. Related names and lexical cousins to consult include [[Kader]] and [[Kevser]] which are also used in Ottoman/Turkish contexts and carry distinct but complementary virtues. Variants in Roman transliteration include Kymet, Kımet or Kaimet depending on orthography and diaspora practices.