Kabeer
Kabeer is a Muslim boy name meaning “Great, grand”.
| Meaning | Great, grand |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | كبير |
| Pronunciation | ka-BEER |
| Arabic root | ك ب ر (k-b-r) — to be great |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kabeer
Kabeer is a spelling of Kabīr, 'great', one of the names of Allah (al-Kabīr). For that reason scholars generally prefer the form ʿAbd al-Kabīr, 'servant of the Great', though Kabir alone is widely used in South Asia. The Indian poet-saint Kabir (15th century) made the name familiar among Hindus and Sikhs too.
Is Kabeer a Muslim name?
Yes, Kabeer is an Arabic name used by Muslims, though because al-Kabir is a name of Allah many prefer Abdul Kabeer.
Is Kabeer in the Quran?
Allah is called al-Kabīr: 'Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Most High' (Quran 13:9).
Where is the name Kabeer used?
Used in South Asia among Muslims and others; Kebir is the Maghrebi form.
Gifts with the name Kabeer
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Spellings and variants of Kabeer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kabeer mean?
Kabeer means 'Great, grand'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Kabeer a Muslim name?
Yes, Kabeer is an Arabic name used by Muslims, though because al-Kabir is a name of Allah many prefer Abdul Kabeer.
How do you write Kabeer in Arabic?
Kabeer is written كبير in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kabeer?
Kabeer is pronounced ka-BEER.
Is Kabeer mentioned in the Quran?
Allah is called al-Kabīr: 'Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Most High' (Quran 13:9).