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Kabir

/kah-BEER/

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Meaning

Great, magnificent

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic كبير
Urdu کبیر
Persian کبیر
Bengali কবীর
Pashto کبیر
The name Kabir is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Great, magnificent', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Kabir comes from the Arabic root k-b-r, the same root behind Akbar, meaning "to be great." Al-Kabir (The Great) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ك-ب-ر (k-b-r, 'to be great'). Kabir means 'great, magnificent.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Kabir is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Appears as a divine attribute in verses including 13:9 and 22:62.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.