Girl name
Kibar name meaning
“courteous, refined; noble”
Kibar means “courteous,” “refined,” or “noble.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic kibār, meaning great or prominent people. In Turkish, the word developed into an adjective expressing courtesy. The phrase kibar bir hitap, a courteous form of address, provides a concrete example of that meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Kibar mean?
Courteous, refined; noble
In Turkish: nazik, ince davranışlı; soylu
Kibar turns a familiar Turkish adjective into a personal name. Its present meaning centres on courtesy, while its historical source refers to notables and social distinction. It is used for both women and men, and its meaning expresses an ideal of refined conduct.
How popular is Kibar?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Kibar
From Arabic kibar, 'great people, notables'. In Turkish it developed into an adjective describing courteous and refined behaviour.
Double names with Kibar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kibar Lütfiye
Meaning of each name
- Kibar: courteous, refined; noble
- Lütfiye: associated with kindness, grace and favour
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Maral Kibar
Meaning of each name
- Maral: female deer; hind
- Kibar: courteous, refined; noble
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Kibar Saadet
Meaning of each name
- Kibar: courteous, refined; noble
- Saadet: happiness, well-being and good fortune
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Ruheyv Kibar
Meaning of each name
- Ruheyv: Moon-faced; with a moonlike face
- Kibar: courteous, refined; noble
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Kibar Leyan
Meaning of each name
- Kibar: courteous, refined; noble
- Leyan: gentleness; ease; comfortable living
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Ronahi Kibar
Meaning of each name
- Ronahi: brightness, light
- Kibar: courteous, refined; noble
How to pronounce Kibar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kibaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كبار |
Is Kibar a girl’s name?
Yes, Kibar is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Kibar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kibar
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
Famous people named Kibar
- Kibar Tatar · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Kibar
What is the meaning of Kibar?
Kibar means “courteous, refined; noble”. From Arabic kibar, 'great people, notables'. In Turkish it developed into an adjective describing courteous and refined behaviour.
Is Kibar a girl’s name?
Yes, Kibar is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male.
Is Kibar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kibar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kibar?
Kibar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kibar have?
Kibar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kibar?
Kibar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Kibar?
Some ideas: Kibar Lütfiye; Maral Kibar; Kibar Saadet.
Famous people named Kibar?
Notable people named Kibar include Kibar Tatar.
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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