Kowsar
Kowsar is a Muslim girl name meaning “Abundance; a river in Paradise”.
| Meaning | Abundance; a river in Paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic) |
| Arabic spelling | كوثر |
| Pronunciation | KOW-sar |
| Arabic root | ك ث ر (k-th-r) — to be abundant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kowsar
Kowsar is a spelling of Kawthar, the name of a river or pool in Paradise promised to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The word comes from a root meaning abundance. Somali, Persian and Urdu speakers pronounce the th as s, which gives Kowsar or Kausar. It is the title of Surah 108, the shortest chapter of the Quran.
Is Kowsar a Muslim name?
Yes. Kowsar is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quran, where al-Kawthar is a gift of abundance given to the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Kowsar in the Quran?
It opens Surah 108: 'Indeed, We have given you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).
Where is the name Kowsar used?
Popular among Somalis, Iranians and South Asians.
Gifts with the name Kowsar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kowsar mean?
Kowsar means 'Abundance; a river in Paradise'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic).
Is Kowsar a Muslim name?
Yes. Kowsar is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quran, where al-Kawthar is a gift of abundance given to the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Kowsar in Arabic?
Kowsar is written كوثر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kowsar?
Kowsar is pronounced KOW-sar.
Is Kowsar mentioned in the Quran?
It opens Surah 108: 'Indeed, We have given you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).