Boy name
Kabus name meaning
“Name of the Ziyarid ruler Qabus ibn Vushmgir”
Kabus is the historical name of the Ziyarid ruler Qabus ibn Vushmgir and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. In Persian historical tradition, it appears as Qābūs, written قابوس in Arabic script. Its concrete architectural association is the monumental tomb tower known as Gonbad-e Qabus.
What does Kabus mean?
Name of the Ziyarid ruler Qabus ibn Vushmgir
In Turkish: Ziyârî hükümdarı Kâbus bin Veşmgîr'in adı
Kâbus is a historical masculine name associated with rulership and literary patronage in medieval Iran. Qabus ibn Vushmgir provides a clear historical reference for it. The name also appears in the title Qabusnama, a work whose circulation and translations contribute to the name's associations in Turkish literary history.
Origin of the name Kabus
The historical personal name Kâbus represents Qābūs, written قابوس in Arabic script; its ultimate lexical origin is uncertain. It is distinct from Turkish kâbus, 'nightmare', borrowed from Arabic كابوس.
How to pronounce Kabus
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kabus/ |
Is Kabus a boy’s name?
Yes, Kabus is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kabus does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Kabus
- Kabus Kerim · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Kabus
What is the meaning of Kabus?
Kabus means “Name of the Ziyarid ruler Qabus ibn Vushmgir”. The historical personal name Kâbus represents Qābūs, written قابوس in Arabic script; its ultimate lexical origin is uncertain. It is distinct from Turkish kâbus, 'nightmare', borrowed from Arabic كابوس.
Is Kabus a boy’s name?
Yes, Kabus is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kabus in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kabus nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kabus?
Kabus is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Kabus have?
Kabus has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kabus?
Kabus does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kabus?
Notable people named Kabus include Kabus Kerim.
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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