Boy name
Qutb name meaning
“pole; axis or center”
Qutb means pole, axis, or centre. It comes from Arabic quṭb and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The axle around which a wheel turns illustrates its literal meaning. The same word also appears in Sufi terminology as a term for a spiritual centre.
What does Qutb mean?
Pole; axis or center
In Turkish: kutup; eksen, merkez
Qutb shares its Arabic source with Turkish kutup. The idea of a geographical or celestial axis was extended in Sufi usage to a spiritual center. It also appears in compounds such as Qutbuddin and Kutbettin; historical occurrences may represent either a personal name or a title.
Origin of the name Qutb
Qutb comes from Arabic quṭb, meaning “pole” or “axis.” In Sufi terminology, the word also denotes a person regarded as a spiritual center.
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 Qutb
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /qutb/ |
| Arabic | قطب |
Is Qutb a boy’s name?
Yes, Qutb is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Qutb does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Qutb
What is the meaning of Qutb?
Qutb means “pole; axis or center”. Qutb comes from Arabic quṭb, meaning “pole” or “axis.” In Sufi terminology, the word also denotes a person regarded as a spiritual center.
Is Qutb a boy’s name?
Yes, Qutb is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Qutb in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Qutb nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Qutb?
Qutb is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Qutb have?
Qutb has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Qutb?
Qutb 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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