Kabiru
Kabiru is a Muslim boy name meaning “Great, noble”.
| Meaning | Great, noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | كبير |
| Pronunciation | kah-BEE-roo |
| Arabic root | ك ب ر (k-b-r) — greatness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kabiru
Kabiru comes from the Arabic Kabīr (كبير), from the root k-b-r, which expresses greatness in size, rank and importance. As a name it is translated as 'great' or 'noble'. The same root gives Allāhu akbar, 'God is greater', and al-Kabīr, 'the Great', one of the names of Allah. For that reason many Muslim scholars prefer the full form ʿAbd al-Kabīr, 'servant of the Great', and in practice Kabiru is often understood as a shortened form of that name.
The Hausa language of northern Nigeria and Niger usually adds a final vowel to Arabic names, so Kabir is pronounced and written Kabiru, much like Nasiru and Bashiru. The name is widely used by Hausa and Fulani Muslims, both as a first name and as a family name, and Abdulkabir also appears in Yoruba Muslim families. In South Asia the same Arabic word appears as Kabir or Kabeer. Pronunciation in Nigeria is kah-BEE-roo, with the stress on the middle syllable.
Is Kabiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Kabiru is a Muslim name used by Hausa Muslims. It comes from the Arabic Kabir, 'great', and is often a short form of Abdul-Kabir.
Is Kabiru in the Quran?
Al-Kabīr appears in the Quran as a name of Allah, for example 'He is the Most High, the Great' (Quran 22:62).
Where is the name Kabiru used?
Common in northern Nigeria and Niger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kabiru mean?
Kabiru means 'Great, noble'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Kabiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Kabiru is a Muslim name used by Hausa Muslims. It comes from the Arabic Kabir, 'great', and is often a short form of Abdul-Kabir.
How do you write Kabiru in Arabic?
Kabiru is written كبير in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kabiru?
Kabiru is pronounced kah-BEE-roo.
Is Kabiru mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Kabīr appears in the Quran as a name of Allah, for example 'He is the Most High, the Great' (Quran 22:62).
Is Kabiru a name of Allah?
Al-Kabir, 'the Great', is one of the names of Allah, which is why many families use the fuller form Abdulkabir, 'servant of the Great'.
What is the meaning of Kabiru in Hausa?
In Hausa usage Kabiru keeps its Arabic meaning, 'great' or 'noble'.