Boy name
Kab name meaning
“heel; projecting ankle bone”
Kab means “heel” or “projecting ankle bone.” It comes from Arabic kaʿb and also appears in Turkish as Kâb. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a historical association with the Arab poet Kaʿb ibn Zuhayr, while its literal meaning refers to a feature of human anatomy.
What does Kab mean?
Heel; projecting ankle bone
In Turkish: topuk; ayak bileğindeki çıkıntılı kemik
Kâb is a short name with historical examples in Arabic naming traditions. In Islamic history it is associated with the poet Kaʿb ibn Zuhayr and the Companion Kaʿb ibn Malik. Its original pronunciation can be difficult to infer from a Turkish spelling without additional marks.
Origin of the name Kab
Also written Kâb in Turkish, the name comes from Arabic Kaʿb. Its basic lexical meaning refers to the projecting bone at the ankle.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Kab
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kab/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كعب |
Is Kab a boy’s name?
Yes, Kab is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kab
FAQ about the name Kab
What is the meaning of Kab?
Kab means “heel; projecting ankle bone”. Also written Kâb in Turkish, the name comes from Arabic Kaʿb. Its basic lexical meaning refers to the projecting bone at the ankle.
Is Kab a boy’s name?
Yes, Kab is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kab in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kab nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kab?
Kab is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kab have?
Kab has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Kab?
Kab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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