Qusai
Qusai is a Muslim boy name meaning “Distant, far-off”.
| Meaning | Distant, far-off |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | قصي |
| Pronunciation | KU-say |
| Arabic root | ق ص و (q-ṣ-w) — to be distant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Qusai
Qusai (Quṣayy) is a diminutive meaning 'the one far away'. It was the name of Quṣayy ibn Kilāb, the ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who united the Quraysh and took charge of Makkah and the Kaʿba several generations before Islam. The name is popular in Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
Is Qusai a Muslim name?
Yes. Qusai is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It was the name of Quṣayy ibn Kilāb, an ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Qusai used?
Common in Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.
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Spellings and variants of Qusai
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qusai mean?
Qusai means 'Distant, far-off'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Qusai a Muslim name?
Yes. Qusai is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It was the name of Quṣayy ibn Kilāb, an ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Qusai in Arabic?
Qusai is written قصي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Qusai?
Qusai is pronounced KU-say.