Kabir is a beautiful Indian baby name for a boy with Hindi origins. Great, powerful; a name of the Supreme.

What does Kabir mean?

Kabir (कबीर) comes from the Arabic word kabeer, meaning 'great' or 'the elder'. In Islamic tradition, Al-Kabeer is one of the 99 names of Allah. Kabir Das, the 15th-century poet-saint, used this name to express universal oneness beyond caste and religion.

Why Indian families love Kabir

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Name details

• Meaning: Great, powerful; a name of the Supreme
• Origin: Hindi
• Gender: Boy
• Starting letter: K

Famous people named Kabir

• Kabir Das — 15th-century mystic poet and saint whose verses are sung across India and are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.
• Kabir Khan — celebrated Indian film director known for Bajrangi Bhaijaan, 83, and Chak De India.

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