Kabeer
/K-AH-B-IY-R-R/
Great, magnificent, from the Arabic root k-b-r (to be great), the same root as the declaration that God is greatest. Al-Kabir, the Most Great, is among the ninety-nine names of God, and the name is also honoured among Hindus through the poet-saint Kabir, whose verses both faiths revere.
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Yes — Kabeer is a Hindu boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Great, magnificent, from the Arabic root k-b-r (to be great), the same root as the declaration that God is greatest. Al-Kabir, the Most Great, is among the ninety-nine names of God, and the name is also honoured among Hindus through the poet-saint Kabir, whose verses both faiths revere.”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Kabeer is a boy's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Great, magnificent, from the Arabic root k-b-r (to be great), the same root as the declaration that God is greatest. Al-Kabir, the Most Great, is among the ninety-nine names of God, and the name is also honoured among Hindus through the poet-saint Kabir, whose verses both faiths revere." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Kabeer is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, Arab families, Kabeer carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Kabeer's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Kabeer opens with “Ka.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Kabeer aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Kabeer's birth-star reading →What does Kabeer's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kabeer resonates in either tradition.
Kabeer's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kabeer's full reading →
Does Kabeer go with your family's names?
Kabeer breaks into 6 sounds: /K-AH-B-IY-R-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Kabeer sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Kabeer beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kabeer — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Kabeer
If Kabeer resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Nobility cluster
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Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Kabeer
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Common questions about Kabeer
What does the name Kabeer mean?
Kabeer means "Great, magnificent, from the Arabic root k-b-r (to be great), the same root as the declaration that God is greatest. Al-Kabir, the Most Great, is among the ninety-nine names of God, and the name is also honoured among Hindus through the poet-saint Kabir, whose verses both faiths revere.." It is a boy name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Kabeer a boy or girl name?
Kabeer is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Kabeer?
Kabeer is of Arabic origin, used in Hindu, Muslim traditions, commonly among Indian, Arab families.
Is Kabeer a Hindu name?
Yes. Kabeer is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Arabic origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
What does Kabeer mean in Arabic?
Kabeer originates from Arabic, where it means "Great, magnificent, from the Arabic root k-b-r (to be great), the same root as the declaration that God is greatest. Al-Kabir, the Most Great, is among the ninety-nine names of God, and the name is also honoured among Hindus through the poet-saint Kabir, whose verses both faiths revere.."
What are common nicknames for Kabeer?
Common short forms of Kabeer include Kabe, Kabi.
What is the numerology of Kabeer?
Kabeer has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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