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Kausar

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Pronounced KOW-sar /ˈkaʊ.sɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic kawthar, 'abundance, plenty'; also a river of Paradise named in the Quran (sura Al-Kawthar); here for girls; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: Abundance; a river of Paradise: Kausar is Arabic for 'abundance' (a heavenly river). Soft, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KOW-sar').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic kawthar, 'abundance, plenty'; also a river of Paradise named in the Quran (sura Al-Kawthar); here for girls; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#6015 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kausar comes from Arabic kawthar, 'abundance, plenty, a great abundance of good' — and names a river of Paradise given to the Prophet Muhammad, celebrated in the Quranic chapter Al-Kawthar. A soft, devout name across the Arab and South Asian world, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'KOW-sar').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, abundance-and-a-river-of-Paradise at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Kausar (kawthar) means 'abundance, plenty' in Arabic — and names a river of Paradise promised to the Prophet in the Quran (sura Al-Kawthar) — a soft, devout name, used for both sexes (said 'KOW-sar').

Overall data confidence 70%

Arabic references — kawthar — etymology

Variations

KawtharKausaarKosar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kausar mean?

Kausar is Arabic for 'abundance', and a river of Paradise named in the Quran.

How do you pronounce Kausar?

It's said KOW-sar /ˈkaʊ.sɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kausar a boy or girl name?

Kausar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kausar?

Kausar is a rare name in the U.S.