Qutaiba
Qutaiba is a Muslim boy name meaning “Diminutive of qitb, a camel's saddle”.
| Meaning | Diminutive of qitb, a camel's saddle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | قتيبة |
| Pronunciation | qoo-TAY-bah |
| Arabic root | ق ت ب (q-t-b) — saddle; to be small |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Qutaiba
Qutaiba (Qutayba) is an old Arabic name in diminutive form. It is famous through Qutayba ibn Muslim, the Umayyad general who led the Muslim conquest of Central Asia, and the scholar Ibn Qutayba, author of important works on literature and hadith. It is used in Iraq, Syria and Jordan.
Is Qutaiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Qutaiba is a Muslim name with a long history in early Islamic scholarship and conquest.
Where is the name Qutaiba used?
Used in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
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Spellings and variants of Qutaiba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qutaiba mean?
Qutaiba means 'Diminutive of qitb, a camel's saddle'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Qutaiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Qutaiba is a Muslim name with a long history in early Islamic scholarship and conquest.
How do you write Qutaiba in Arabic?
Qutaiba is written قتيبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Qutaiba?
Qutaiba is pronounced qoo-TAY-bah.