Girl's or boy's name · Word from the Quran
Kawthar: meaning and origin
كوثر- Meaning
- Abundance; a river in Paradise given to the Prophet ﷺ
- Arabic
- كوثر
- Say it
- KAW-thar (th as in 'think')
- Gender
- Girl or boy
- Origin
- Word from the Quran
- Also spelled
- Kausar, Kawsar, Kauthar
- Source
- Quran 108:1
Where it comes from
"We have given you al-Kawthar" (Quran 108:1).
إِنَّآ أَعْطَيْنَٰكَ ٱلْكَوْثَرَ
Surah Al-Kawthar, 108:1 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kawthar mean?
Abundance; a river in Paradise given to the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Kawthar?
Say it as KAW-thar (th as in 'think'); capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written كوثر.
Is Kawthar in the Quran?
Yes. It appears in Surah Al-Kawthar (108:1).
Is Kawthar a boy's or girl's name?
Kawthar is used for both girls and boys.
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