Unisex name
Tekbir name meaning
“proclaiming God's greatness by saying Allahu akbar”
Tekbir means proclaiming God’s greatness by saying Allahu akbar. It comes from Arabic takbīr, derived from the root associated with greatness. In Türkiye, it is used for girls and boys. A concrete cultural association is Itrî’s Segâh Tekbir, a musical setting connected with this proclamation in the Turkish musical tradition.
What does Tekbir mean?
Proclaiming God's greatness by saying Allahu akbar
In Turkish: Allah'ın yüceliğini Allahüekber diyerek anma
Tekbir names a specific religious proclamation used in prayer, festivals, and other acts of worship. In Turkish cultural history it is also associated with Itrî's musical setting of the Tekbir. Its Islamic connection follows directly from its function as a devotional term; personal-name usage requires separate documentation.
Origin of the name Tekbir
It comes from Arabic takbīr, derived from the root k-b-r associated with greatness. In Islamic terminology it denotes uttering Allahu akbar.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Tekbir in the Quran? | As a word · تكبيرا · 17:111The Arabic source word of Tekbir occurs as تكبيرا in the Quran, expressing the proclamation of God’s greatness. |
| Starts with | T · Te |
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 Tekbir
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tekbiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تكبير |
Is Tekbir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tekbir is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Tekbir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tekbir
- Tekir♂Cat with a striped or mottled coat
- Tekin♂Prince
- Teker♂Wheel
- Teksin♀You are unique, without equal
- Takdir♂♀Appraisal, appreciation
- Teber♂Axe
- Tekil♂Singular, consisting of one
- Tekiş♂Name of the Khwarazmshah ruler Ala al-Din Tekish
- Tekmil♂♀Making complete by supplying what is missing
- Tekrim♂♀Honouring and treating with esteem
- Temir♂İron
- Tenvir♂♀Giving light
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Elisa♀God is my oath
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- 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
FAQ about the name Tekbir
What is the meaning of Tekbir?
Tekbir means “proclaiming God's greatness by saying Allahu akbar”. It comes from Arabic takbīr, derived from the root k-b-r associated with greatness. In Islamic terminology it denotes uttering Allahu akbar.
Is Tekbir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tekbir is used for both boys and girls.
Is Tekbir in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Tekbir occurs as تكبيرا in the Quran, expressing the proclamation of God’s greatness. (e.g.: 17:111)
What is the origin of the name Tekbir?
Tekbir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tekbir have?
Tekbir has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tekbir?
Tekbir 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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