Qusai

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Qusai Pronunciation

Qusai is pronounced koo-SY /kuˈsaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Qusayy, 'distant; faraway' — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored ancestorLow

In 30 seconds: Distant; faraway: Qusai is Arabic 'distant'. Crisp, dignified, and warm (said 'koo-SY').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Qusayy, 'distant; faraway' — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored ancestor

U.S. rank (2024)#7130 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Qusai comes from Arabic Qusayy, 'distant; faraway' — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and a leader of the Quraysh (we note the honored ancestor). A crisp, dignified name (said 'koo-SY').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, distant-and-faraway at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Qusayy means 'distant; faraway' in Arabic — the name of Qusayy ibn Kilab, a revered ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad — Qusai is a spelling, crisp and dignified (we note the honored ancestor; said 'koo-SY').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Qusayy — honored ancestor noted

Variations

QusayyQussaiKusai

Themes & Styles

Arabic Muslim

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Qusai?

Qusai is pronounced koo-SY (/kuˈsaɪ/). Press play above to hear Qusai said aloud.

How do you say Qusai?

Qusai is said koo-SY (/kuˈsaɪ/). Press play above to hear Qusai said aloud.

What does the name Qusai mean?

Qusai is Arabic for 'distant; faraway' (Qusayy, an ancestor of the Prophet). We note the honored ancestor.

Is Qusai a boy or girl name?

Qusai is a boy's name.

How popular is Qusai?

Qusai is a rare name in the U.S.