Boy name
Kebir name meaning
“great, exalted, mighty”
Kebir means “great,” “exalted,” or “mighty.” A boy's name in Türkiye, it comes from the Arabic adjective kabīr, formed from a root associated with greatness. The related name Kebire represents the adjective's feminine form, giving Kebir a direct grammatical and semantic connection with another given name.
What does Kebir mean?
Great, exalted, mighty
In Turkish: büyük, yüce, ulu
Kebir also functioned as an Ottoman Turkish adjective expressing size or greatness. In religious contexts, al-Kabīr is a divine name, and the Arabic word occurs in the Quran. Kebire is its feminine counterpart; ordinary physical greatness and theological exaltation are distinguished by context.
Origin of the name Kebir
It comes from Arabic kabīr, an adjective meaning “large” or “great.” It belongs to the k-b-r root associated with greatness.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kebir in the Quran? | As a word · الكبير · 22:62, 31:30The source word kabīr occurs in the Quran meaning great; the form al-Kabīr also appears as a divine epithet. |
| Starts with | K · Ke |
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 Kebir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kebiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كبیر |
| Arabic | كبير |
Is Kebir a boy’s name?
Yes, Kebir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kebir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kebir
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
FAQ about the name Kebir
What is the meaning of Kebir?
Kebir means “great, exalted, mighty”. It comes from Arabic kabīr, an adjective meaning “large” or “great.” It belongs to the k-b-r root associated with greatness.
Is Kebir a boy’s name?
Yes, Kebir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kebir in the Quran?
As a word. The source word kabīr occurs in the Quran meaning great; the form al-Kabīr also appears as a divine epithet. (e.g.: 22:62, 31:30)
What is the origin of the name Kebir?
Kebir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kebir have?
Kebir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kebir?
Kebir 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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