Kawther
Kawther is a Muslim girl name meaning “Abundance; a river in Paradise”.
| Meaning | Abundance; a river in Paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | كوثر |
| Pronunciation | KOW-thar |
| Arabic root | ك ث ر (k-th-r) — abundance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kawther
Kawther (Kawthar) means great abundance and is the name of a river or pool in Paradise granted to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Surah al-Kawthar, the shortest surah of the Quran, is named after it. The name is popular for girls across the Arab world, especially in Iraq and North Africa.
Is Kawther a Muslim name?
Yes. Kawther is a Quranic Muslim name and the title of Surah al-Kawthar.
Is Kawther in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).
Where is the name Kawther used?
Common across the Arab world; Kausar in Pakistan and Kevser in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Kawther
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Spellings and variants of Kawther
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kawther mean?
Kawther means 'Abundance; a river in Paradise'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Kawther a Muslim name?
Yes. Kawther is a Quranic Muslim name and the title of Surah al-Kawthar.
How do you write Kawther in Arabic?
Kawther is written كوثر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kawther?
Kawther is pronounced KOW-thar.
Is Kawther mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).