Kismet: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Kismet – Meaning: fate, destiny – Origin: Turkish (from Arabic) – Pronunciation: KIZ-met


Kismet is a Turkish (from Arabic) name used for both boys and girls meaning “fate, destiny”.

Meaning & Origin of Kismet

Meaning: Fate, destiny.

Origin: Turkish (from Arabic).

How to Pronounce Kismet

Phonetic: KIZ-met   IPA: /ˈkɪzmɛt/

Popularity of Kismet

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1955–2024.

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