Boy name
Kahhar name meaning
“the all-subduing; the overwhelmingly victorious”
Kahhar means “the all-subduing” or “the overwhelmingly victorious.” It comes from Arabic qahhār, an intensive form expressing prevailing or overcoming, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Al-Qahhār is a divine name in Islamic tradition, while Kahir is a related name from the same root.
What does Kahhar mean?
The all-subduing; the overwhelmingly victorious
In Turkish: her şeye üstün gelen, mutlak galip
Kahhar expresses a more absolute and encompassing mastery than an ordinary statement of strength. It occurs in the Quran as a divine attribute and belongs to the traditional divine names. Kahir is a simpler formation from the same root, while Abdülkahhar incorporates the divine name into a personal name.
Origin of the name Kahhar
Arabic qahhār is an intensive formation from the root q-h-r, expressing overwhelming mastery. Al-Qahhār is one of the divine names in Islamic tradition.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kahhar in the Quran? | As a word · القهار · 12:39, 13:16Its source word occurs in the Quran as al-Qahhār, an intensive epithet describing divine supremacy. |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
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 Kahhar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kahhaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قهار |
Is Kahhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Kahhar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kahhar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kahhar
Names with related meanings
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- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
FAQ about the name Kahhar
What is the meaning of Kahhar?
Kahhar means “the all-subduing; the overwhelmingly victorious”. Arabic qahhār is an intensive formation from the root q-h-r, expressing overwhelming mastery. Al-Qahhār is one of the divine names in Islamic tradition.
Is Kahhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Kahhar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kahhar in the Quran?
As a word. Its source word occurs in the Quran as al-Qahhār, an intensive epithet describing divine supremacy. (e.g.: 12:39, 13:16)
What is the origin of the name Kahhar?
Kahhar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kahhar have?
Kahhar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kahhar?
Kahhar 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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