Kawthar
Kawthar is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Abundance; a river in Paradise”.
| Meaning | Abundance; a river in Paradise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | كوثر |
| Pronunciation | KOW-thar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Turkey, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Kawthar
Built as an intensive form of the root k-th-r, abundance, Kawthar so it carries the sense of abundant good. The word names a river, or pool, of Paradise that was given to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Sura 108, the Quran's shortest, takes this word as its title. That direct Quranic source makes it one of the most cherished girls' names among Muslims, known as Kevser in Turkey.
Is Kawthar a Muslim name?
It is taken straight from the Quran: 'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).
How popular is Kawthar?
It is used everywhere in the Muslim world, as Kevser in Turkey and Kausar in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Kawthar
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Spellings and variants of Kawthar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kawthar mean?
Kawthar means 'Abundance; a river in Paradise'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Kawthar a Muslim name?
It is taken straight from the Quran: 'Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar' (Quran 108:1).
How do you pronounce Kawthar?
Kawthar is pronounced KOW-thar.
Is Kawthar a boy or girl name?
Kawthar is usually a girl name.