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Kausar

/KOW-sar/

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Meaning

From the name of Kausar, a river in Paradise (Al-Kawthar)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic كوثر
Urdu کوثر
Persian کوثر
Bengali কাউসার
Pashto کوثر

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Kausar is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Kausar, a river in Paradise (Al-Kawthar)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Kausar, like the alternate spelling Kawthar, comes from the Arabic root k-th-r, meaning "abundance." Surah Al-Kawthar (108) is named for the river of abundance given to the Prophet ﷺ in Paradise.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ك-ث-ر (k-th-r, 'abundance'). Kawthar means 'abundance' or 'plenty.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Kawthar is described in Islamic tradition as a river or fountain in Paradise given to the Prophet Muhammad.

Quranic Connection

Surah 108, 'Al-Kawthar,' is named after it and is the shortest surah in the Quran.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Kausar and Kawthar.