قارئ

Qari

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Qari is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Reciter of the Quran”.

MeaningReciter of the Quran
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asقارئ
PronunciationKAH-ree
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, Afghanistan, India

Meaning and origin of Qari

Qari, or Qāriʾ, means a reader or reciter, and above all it is the title of someone trained to recite the Quran, as in the case of the famous Qari Abdul Basit. It grows from the root that also gives Qurʾān and qirāʾa, recitation. Across Pakistan, Afghanistan and India the title is placed in front of the names of Quran reciters and teachers of religion, and only now and then serves as a personal name.

Is Qari a Muslim name?

Qari is an Arabic word with deep Islamic meaning, but it is mainly used as a title for someone who recites the Quran, so families often pair it with a name like Qasim or Muqri'.

How popular is Qari?

Qari is used mostly as a title before the names of Quran reciters, especially in South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Qari

QaariKari

Names similar to Qari

QasimMuqriHafizTilawat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qari mean?

Qari means 'Reciter of the Quran'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Qari a Muslim name?

Qari is an Arabic word with deep Islamic meaning, but it is mainly used as a title for someone who recites the Quran, so families often pair it with a name like Qasim or Muqri'.

How do you pronounce Qari?

Qari is pronounced KAH-ree.

Is Qari a boy or girl name?

Qari is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.