Kaoutar
Kaoutar is a Muslim girl name meaning “Abundance; a river in Paradise”.
| Meaning | Abundance; a river in Paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi spelling |
| Arabic spelling | كوثر |
| Pronunciation | kow-TAR |
| Arabic root | ك ث ر (k-th-r) — to be abundant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kaoutar
Kaoutar is the French-influenced Moroccan and Algerian spelling of Kawthar. The 'ou' renders the Arabic w and the 't' replaces the th sound, which is pronounced as t in Maghrebi Arabic. Al-Kawthar is the river or pool in Paradise granted to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the title of the Quran's shortest sura.
Is Kaoutar a Muslim name?
Yes. Kaoutar is a Muslim name, the North African spelling of Kawthar, which is taken directly from the Quran.
Is Kaoutar in the Quran?
It is the name of Sura 108: 'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).
Where is the name Kaoutar used?
Very popular in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and among North Africans in France and Belgium.
Gifts with the name Kaoutar
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Spellings and variants of Kaoutar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaoutar mean?
Kaoutar means 'Abundance; a river in Paradise'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.
Is Kaoutar a Muslim name?
Yes. Kaoutar is a Muslim name, the North African spelling of Kawthar, which is taken directly from the Quran.
How do you write Kaoutar in Arabic?
Kaoutar is written كوثر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kaoutar?
Kaoutar is pronounced kow-TAR.
Is Kaoutar mentioned in the Quran?
It is the name of Sura 108: 'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).