Girl name
Kebire name meaning
“great, exalted; the greater one”
Kebire means “great, exalted; the greater one” and comes from the Arabic word kabīra, the feminine form of kabīr, meaning “great.” Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it is directly related to the name Kebir. Together, these names illustrate the masculine and feminine forms of the same Arabic adjective.
What does Kebire mean?
Great, exalted; the greater one
In Turkish: büyük, ulu; büyük olan
Kebire is the feminine counterpart of Kebir and shares its basic sense of greatness. The Arabic form also appears in the Quran, although this feminine form is not a divine name. Its overlap with a religious term for a major sin does not determine the meaning of the personal name.
Origin of the name Kebire
It derives from Arabic kabīra, the feminine form of kabīr, “great” or “large.” Turkish represents the Arabic feminine ending with final -e.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kebire in the Quran? | As a word · كبيرة · 18:49The word كبيرة occurs in the Quran in a verse describing a record that leaves nothing small or great uncounted. |
| 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 Kebire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kebiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كبیره |
| Arabic | كبيرة |
Is Kebire a girl’s name?
Yes, Kebire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kebire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kebire
What is the meaning of Kebire?
Kebire means “great, exalted; the greater one”. It derives from Arabic kabīra, the feminine form of kabīr, “great” or “large.” Turkish represents the Arabic feminine ending with final -e.
Is Kebire a girl’s name?
Yes, Kebire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kebire in the Quran?
As a word. The word كبيرة occurs in the Quran in a verse describing a record that leaves nothing small or great uncounted. (e.g.: 18:49)
What is the origin of the name Kebire?
Kebire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kebire have?
Kebire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kebire?
Kebire 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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