Girl name
Kübra name meaning
“greater; greatest”
Kübra means greater or greatest. It comes from Arabic kubrā, the feminine counterpart of akbar, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The word shares a root with kabīr, meaning big or great. Khadija’s historical epithet al-Kubra provides a concrete naming association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Kübra mean?
Greater; greatest
In Turkish: daha büyük; en büyük olan
Kübra expresses greatness in a comparative or superlative form. Its historical religious associations include the epithet Khadijat al-Kubra applied to Khadija. Ekber and Kebir share its Arabic root; explanations such as most magnificent woman add a meaning that the source word itself does not contain.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
How popular is Kübra?
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.
- Province lists
- 53provinces
- Girls named Kübra in Türkiye (2025)
- 192,160
Where is Kübra in the top 30?
53 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Kübra
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 →
Why is Kübra popular?
Kübra combines a compact, two-syllable sound with the emphatic meaning “greatest.” These are its distinctive features, although it stayed outside the newborn top thirty throughout the supplied years.
Origin of the name Kübra
Kübra comes from Arabic kubrā, the feminine counterpart of the elative akbar, meaning greater or greatest. Both belong to the same root as kabīr, large or great.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kübra in the Quran? | As a word · الكبرى · 87:12Kubrā occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing greater or greatest, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | K |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Kübra
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kübra Ebrar
Meaning of each name
- Kübra: greater; greatest
- Ebrar: the righteous and virtuous
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Belkıs Kübra
Meaning of each name
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
- Kübra: greater; greatest
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Kübra Afranur
Meaning of each name
- Kübra: greater; greatest
- Afranur: a name combining fair whiteness and light
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Azra Kübra
Meaning of each name
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
- Kübra: greater; greatest
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Kübra Vildan
Meaning of each name
- Kübra: greater; greatest
- Vildan: children, young boys
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Hamiyet Kübra
Meaning of each name
- Hamiyet: protective zeal; devotion to homeland and kin
- Kübra: greater; greatest
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Hatice Kübra, Zeynep Kübra, Kübra Nur.
How to pronounce Kübra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kybɾa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كبرى |
Is Kübra a girl’s name?
Yes, Kübra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kübra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Kubra
Names that sound like Kübra
Names with related meanings
- Beren♀Strong, powerful
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Tuana♀Strong, powerful, capable
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Yıldırım♂♀Lightning strike
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Gürel♂♀Strong, flourishing community or homeland
- Diren♂♀Stand firm, resist, persevere
Famous people named Kübra
- Kübra Akman · b. 1994
- Kübra Öztürk Örenli · b. 1991
- Kübra Güran Yiğitbaşı · b. 1979
- Kübra Dağlı · b. 1996
- Kübra Kegan · b. 1995
- Kübra Korkut · b. 1994
- Kübra Berber · b. 1996
- Kübra Sarıkaya · b. 1996
- Kübra Siyahdemir · b. 1986
- Kübra Yılmaz · b. 1991
- Kübra Kip · b. 1987
- Kübra Kocakuş · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Kübra
What is the meaning of Kübra?
Kübra means “greater; greatest”. Kübra comes from Arabic kubrā, the feminine counterpart of the elative akbar, meaning greater or greatest. Both belong to the same root as kabīr, large or great.
Is Kübra a girl’s name?
Yes, Kübra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kübra in the Quran?
As a word. Kubrā occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing greater or greatest, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 87:12)
What is the origin of the name Kübra?
Kübra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kübra have?
Kübra has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kübra?
Kübra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Kübra?
Other spellings: Kubra.
What names go well with Kübra?
Some ideas: Kübra Ebrar; Belkıs Kübra; Kübra Afranur.
Famous people named Kübra?
Notable people named Kübra include Kübra Akman, Kübra Öztürk Örenli, Kübra Güran Yiğitbaşı.
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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