Boy name
Kabir name meaning
“great, mighty”
Kabir is a masculine name from Arabic kabir, meaning “great” or “mighty”. The same source word appears in al-Kabir, its definite form with the Arabic article al-. That form is one of the divine names, providing a further connection between the name and its Arabic source.
What does Kabir mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kabir
From Arabic kabir, meaning great or mighty. Its definite form al-Kabir is one of the divine names.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Kabir in Islam and the Quran
Kabir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (كبير) does, for example in QS Al-Mulk [67]: 9.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Kabir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kabir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
- Zacky: pure, virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Rohmana: compassionate; merciful
- Irvansyah: knowledge and kingship
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Kabir Walid
Meaning of each word
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Walid: a newly born child
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Meaning of each word
- Azizi: my dear one
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
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Kabir Arafah
Meaning of each word
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
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Kabir Bustomi Abdussamad
Meaning of each word
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Bustomi: from Bistam
- Abdussamad: servant of God, the Eternal Refuge
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How to pronounce Kabir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kabir/ |
| Arabic script | كبير |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦧꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮘᮤᮁ |
Is Kabir a boy’s name?
Yes, Kabir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kabir ranks #4,158 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kabir
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Kamil♂Whole, complete
- Kasim♂♀One who divides or distributes
- Kahar♂Overwhelmingly powerful, subduing
- Khair♂♀Goodness and good things
- Kader♂Capable, powerful
- Kabul♂Acceptance, fulfillment of a request
- Kadi♂A judge in Islamic law
- Khabib♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Khoir♂Goodness, something good
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Kabir
- Kabir Kahar
FAQ about the name Kabir
What is the meaning of Kabir?
Kabir means great, mighty. From Arabic kabir, meaning great or mighty. Its definite form al-Kabir is one of the divine names.
Is Kabir a boy’s name?
Yes, Kabir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Kabir?
Kabir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kabir in the Quran?
Kabir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (كبير) does, for example in QS Al-Mulk [67]: 9.
How many syllables does Kabir have?
Kabir has 2 syllables (Ka-bir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kabir?
Kabir ranks #4,158 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kabir?
Some ideas: Kabir Mudaffar Zacky; Kabir Rohmana Irvansyah; Kabir Walid.
Famous people named Kabir?
Notable people named Kabir include Kabir Kahar.
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