كوثر

Kauthar

girlArabic

Kauthar is a Muslim girl name meaning “Abundance; a river in paradise”.

MeaningAbundance; a river in paradise
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingكوثر
PronunciationKAW-thar
Arabic rootك ث ر (k-th-r) — to be abundant
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Kauthar

Kauthar spells al-Kawthar, abundance, and the river or pool in paradise promised to the Prophet ﷺ. Surah al-Kawthar, the shortest surah of the Quran, takes its name from it. In Morocco it is spelled Kaoutar and in South Asia Kausar.

Is Kauthar a Muslim name?

Yes. Kauthar is a Muslim girl's name taken directly from the Quran.

Is Kauthar in the Quran?

'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).

Where is the name Kauthar used?

Used widely, with spellings varying by region.

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Spellings and variants of Kauthar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kauthar mean?

Kauthar means 'Abundance; a river in paradise'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Kauthar a Muslim name?

Yes. Kauthar is a Muslim girl's name taken directly from the Quran.

How do you write Kauthar in Arabic?

Kauthar is written كوثر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kauthar?

Kauthar is pronounced KAW-thar.

Is Kauthar mentioned in the Quran?

'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.