Kabir
كبير
/ kah-BEER /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Greatness
Meaning & Etymology
great
great
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word kabir (كبير), meaning ‘great’ or ‘large’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > Hausa-Gwandara
Cultural context
In Hausa culture, the name Kabir is often given to signify greatness or to invoke the qualities of greatness and leadership.
Symbolism
The name Kabir symbolises greatness, leadership, and the aspiration for a significant and impactful life.
Naming ceremony
In Hausa tradition, the naming ceremony (called ‘Swearing-in’) typically takes place on the seventh day after birth, where the name is announced and blessings are given.
Religious reference
Quranic reference to Kabir as one of the 99 names of Allah meaning 'The Great'