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Qahr

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Meaning

Power, dominance

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic قهر
Urdu قہر
Persian قهر
Turkish Kahr
Bengali কাহর
Pashto قاهر
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Qahr offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Power, dominance', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Qahr comes from the same Arabic root q-h-r as Qahira, the root behind Al-Qahhar, The Subduer.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ق-ه-ر (q-h-r, 'to overpower, subdue'). Al-Qahhar ('the Subduer') is one of the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Al-Qahhar, the Prevailing, closes the declaration that God is the One, the Prevailing (39:4).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.