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Kawthar

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Pronounced KOW-thar /ˈkaʊ.θɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic kawthar, 'abundance; plenty' — also Al-Kawthar, a river in paradise and the name of a Quranic chapterLow

In 30 seconds: Abundance; a river in paradise: Kawthar is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KOW-thar').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic kawthar, 'abundance; plenty' — also Al-Kawthar, a river in paradise and the name of a Quranic chapter
U.S. rank (2025)#6684 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519952025

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

Kawthar comes from the Arabic kawthar, 'abundance; plenty' — also Al-Kawthar, a river in paradise and the name of a Quranic chapter. A lyrical, classic name (said 'KOW-thar').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, abundance at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kawthar means 'abundance; plenty' in Arabic — also Al-Kawthar, a river in paradise and the name of a Quranic chapter — a lyrical, classic name (said 'KOW-thar').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Kawthar — Arabic etymology

Variations

KawtherKausarKowsar

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kawthar mean?

Kawthar is Arabic for 'abundance; plenty' — also Al-Kawthar, a river in paradise.

How do you pronounce Kawthar?

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

Is Kawthar a boy or girl name?

Kawthar is a girl's name.

How popular is Kawthar?

Kawthar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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