kujtim

Kujtim is an Albanian-language noun meaning memory or remembrance. It denotes the act of recalling past events or experiences, or the stored recollections themselves. The term is closely linked to the verb kujtoj, “to remember.” In everyday speech and in literature, kujtim can refer to personal memories as well as collective or cultural remembrance, such as memories of historical events or loved ones.

Kujtim is also used as a masculine given name in Albanian-speaking regions, including Albania and Kosovo, among diaspora communities. As a given name, it conveys the meaning of keeping memory alive and is often chosen for its positive association with remembrance. The name has appeared in various contexts, including public life and culture, reflecting the value placed on memory and continuity in Albanian naming practices.

In naming conventions, kujtim is part of a broader category of Albanian names derived from abstractions and virtues, similar to words like Dritë (light) or Shpresë (hope). The pronunciation is typically two syllables: ku-tim, with stress on the first syllable.