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Qutb

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Meaning

Axis, pole, leader

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู‚ุทุจ
Urdu ู‚ุทุจ
Persian ู‚ุทุจ
Turkish Kutub
Bengali เฆ•เงเฆคเงเฆฌ
Pashto ู‚ุทุจ

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Qutb is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Axis, pole, leader', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Qutb comes from the same Arabic root q-t-b as Aqtab, meaning "pole" or axis. In Sufi terminology, the "Qutb" is the highest rank of sainthood.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ู‚ุทุจ (qutb), 'axis, pole.' In Sufi tradition, al-Qutb ('the Pole' or 'Axis') refers to the highest-ranking saint in a given era, around whom the spiritual order is believed to revolve.

Islamic Significance

In Sufi cosmology the qutb is the axis or pole of the age, the highest rank in the hierarchy of saints.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.