Indian name meaning
Kabir
♂ BoyKa·bir · 2 syllables
Great; the revered saint-poet
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Kabeer
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| K | a | b | i | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 8. So Kabir carries the name number 8.
About the name Kabir
Kabir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Great; the revered saint-poet.”
Spoken aloud it is Ka·bir — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Kabeer; both spellings are the same name. Kabir is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kabir mean?
Kabir means “Great; the revered saint-poet.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Kabir a boy or a girl name?
Kabir is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kabir?
Kabir is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kabir?
Kabir has 2 syllables and is said as Ka·bir.
What are the other spellings of Kabir?
Kabir is also commonly spelled Kabeer. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Kabir?
In the Chaldean system, Kabir has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Kabir a common name in India?
Kabir appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
Which names sound similar to Kabir?
Balbir, Rajbir, Satbir or Jasbir share Kabir's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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