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Kawthar

/KOW-thar/

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Meaning

From the name of Kawthar, a river in Paradise

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic كوثر
Urdu کوثر
Persian کوثر
Turkish Kevser
Bengali কাওথার
Pashto کوثر
Graceful and timeless, the name Kawthar is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Kawthar, a river in Paradise', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Kawthar comes from the Arabic root k-th-r, meaning "abundance." "Al-Kawthar" is the name of Surah 108 and refers to a river or fountain of abundance granted 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.'

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,' the shortest chapter of the Quran, is named after it.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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