Kimia
Kimia is a Muslim girl name of Persian, from Arabic kīmiyāʾ origin, meaning “Alchemy, elixir; something rare and precious”.
| Meaning | Alchemy, elixir; something rare and precious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, from Arabic kīmiyāʾ |
| Written as | کیمیا |
| Pronunciation | kee-mee-YAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Kimia
Kimia comes from Persian kimiyā, itself from Arabic kīmiyāʾ, alchemy, which later gave English the word chemistry. In Persian verse, kimia is the elixir able to change base metal into gold, a symbol of something rare and transforming. Al-Ghazali drew on that image in his Persian book whose title means The Alchemy of Happiness. Rumi's stepdaughter was also called Kimia Khatun.
Is Kimia a Muslim name?
Iranian Muslim families favour this Persian name of rare value and transformation.
How popular is Kimia?
It is a popular girl's name in Iran and Afghanistan, and Turkey uses the form Kimya.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimia mean?
Kimia means 'Alchemy, elixir; something rare and precious'. It is of Persian, from Arabic kīmiyāʾ origin.
Is Kimia a Muslim name?
Iranian Muslim families favour this Persian name of rare value and transformation.
How do you pronounce Kimia?
Kimia is pronounced kee-mee-YAA.
Is Kimia a boy or girl name?
Kimia is usually a girl name.