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Kawakib

/kah-WAH-kib/

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Meaning

Planets, stars

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic الكواكب
Urdu کاواکیب
Persian کواکب
Bengali কাওয়াকিব
Pashto کاواکیب

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Kawakib is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Planets, stars', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Kawakib is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kawakib is the plural of "kawkab" (star, planet). The Quran uses this word in Yusuf's dream of eleven stars (12:4) and in describing the lowest heaven adorned with "kawakib" (37:6).

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Etymology

The plural of kawkab, Arabic for 'star, planet.'

Islamic Significance

The scattering of stars/planets (kawakib) is described in the Quran among the signs of the Day of Judgment.

Quranic Connection

Kawakib, the stars, are scattered in the second verse of Surah 82, among the signs of the day the sky is cleft (82:2).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.