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Kashif

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-shif /ˈkɑː.ʃɪf/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Kashif, 'discoverer; revealer; one who uncovers or brings to light.' A name of insight and discovery.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of insight: Kashif is Arabic for 'discoverer; revealer' (said 'KAH-shif'). Bright and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Kashif, 'discoverer; revealer; one who uncovers or brings to light.' A name of insight and discovery.
U.S. rank (2025)#12975 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 921

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kashif comes from the Arabic for 'discoverer; revealer,' a name tied to insight and revelation. It reads bright and meaningful - rare in the U.S. (said 'KAH-shif').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, insightful, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Kashif is Arabic for 'discoverer; revealer; one who uncovers or brings to light' - a name of insight and discovery, used across the Muslim world (said 'KAH-shif').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Kashif — Arabic 'discoverer; revealer'

Variations

KaashifCashifKashef

Nicknames

KashShif

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kashif mean?

Kashif is Arabic for 'discoverer; revealer; one who uncovers or brings to light.'

How do you pronounce Kashif?

It's said KAH-shif /ˈkɑː.ʃɪf/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kashif a boy or girl name?

Kashif is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kashif?

Kashif is a rare name in the U.S.

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