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Kabir

kuh-BEER

Kabir is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic name meaning 'great', 'powerful', or 'distinguished'.”. It currently ranks #937 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2021.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Kabir Means

An Arabic name meaning 'great', 'powerful', or 'distinguished'.

The Story of Kabir

His name means 'great' in Arabic, a promise whispered across continents and centuries, waiting for your son to embody it.

Kabir, an Arabic name meaning 'great,' 'powerful,' or 'distinguished,' has roots stretching back to ancient Middle Eastern cultures. The name gained significant cultural weight with the 15th-century Indian mystic and poet, Sant Kabir, whose teachings on love and equality spread widely. This heritage has carried the name across India and beyond, resonating with those who value wisdom and strength.

When you first say 'Kabir' aloud, it feels solid, like a foundation stone. It’s a name that carries an inherent respect, a sense of presence that will define how your son walks into a room. You’ll feel a quiet certainty when you write it on his first important document, knowing it’s a name that grows with a child, offering him a quiet power.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kabir Bedi

    Indian actor in Bollywood and Hollywood

Personality Traits

StrongWiseRespectfulLeader

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Peak Year

#284 in 2021

Total Births

3,374

First Recorded

1976

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