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Kafur

/kah-FOOR/

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Meaning

Camphor (Spring in Paradise)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ูƒุงููˆุฑ
Urdu ฺฉุงููˆุฑ
Persian ฺฉุงููˆุฑ
Bengali เฆ•เฆพเฆซเงเฆฐ
Pashto ฺฉุงููˆุฑ

Alternate Spellings

The name Kafur is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Camphor (Spring in Paradise)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Kafur, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kafur is the Quranic word for "camphor." The Quran (76:5) describes a drink given to the righteous in Paradise mixed with kafur.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ูƒุงููˆุฑ (kafur), 'camphor.'

Islamic Significance

Described in the Quran as a spring in Paradise whose water is mixed with a camphor-like fragrance.

Quranic Connection

Kafur, camphor, flavours the cup the righteous drink from in Surah 76, from a spring they cause to gush forth (76:5-6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.