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Kaba

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Meaning

The Kaaba

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic كابا
Urdu کعبہ
Persian کابا
Turkish Kabe
Bengali কাবা
Pashto کعبه

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Kaba is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'The Kaaba', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Islamic regions, Kaba has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kaba refers to the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure in Mecca that Muslims worldwide face during prayer, described in the Quran (3:96) as the first house established for mankind.

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Etymology

From the Kaaba, the cube-shrine at the center of the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, the qibla of all Muslim prayer.

Islamic Significance

The Kaaba is the cube shrine at the centre of the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, rebuilt by Ibrahim and Ismail in the Quranic account and the qibla of all Muslim prayer.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name.