كوثر

Kawsar

boyArabic

Kawsar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Abundance; a river in Paradise”.

MeaningAbundance; a river in Paradise
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingكوثر
PronunciationKOW-sar
Arabic rootك ث ر (k-th-r) — abundance
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Kawsar

Kawsar is the South Asian spelling of al-Kawthar, 'abundance', the name of a river and pool in Paradise granted to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is also the title of the shortest sura of the Quran. In Bangladesh it is a popular boys' name, while in the Arab world Kawthar is more often a girls' name.

Is Kawsar a Muslim name?

Yes. Kawsar (Kawthar) is a Quranic Muslim name meaning 'abundance'.

Is Kawsar in the Quran?

It is the name of Sura 108: 'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).

Where is the name Kawsar used?

Boys' name in Bangladesh; often a girls' name (Kawthar, Kausar) elsewhere.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kawsar mean?

Kawsar means 'Abundance; a river in Paradise'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Kawsar a Muslim name?

Yes. Kawsar (Kawthar) is a Quranic Muslim name meaning 'abundance'.

How do you write Kawsar in Arabic?

Kawsar is written كوثر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kawsar?

Kawsar is pronounced KOW-sar.

Is Kawsar mentioned in the Quran?

It is the name of Sura 108: '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.