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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Great, big
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kah-BEER
Kabir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, pronounced kah-BEER, and it means "great" or "big." It has a worldly feel, the kind of name that sits comfortably in many places and many accents. It's short, easy to say, and easy to spell once you've heard it.
Meaning & Origin of Kabir
Meaning: Great, big.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kabir
kah-BEERIPA /kɑːˈbɪr/
Popularity of Kabir
Kabir peaked at #837 in 2021 with 284 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #937 with 245. It's still familiar enough that your child won't be one of many, but uncommon enough that he won't share the name with half his class.
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FAQ
What does the name Kabir mean?
Great, big. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kabir?
Kabir is pronounced kah-BEER (IPA: /kɑːˈbɪr/).
Is Kabir a popular name right now?
Kabir is near its all-time peak (#837 in 2021), ranked #937 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1976–2024.)
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