About the name Kabir
Kabir the weaver-poet mocked temple and mosque alike, and his couplets are quoted by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs with equal ownership, which is exactly why the name crosses every line in India. Contemporary parents choose it for that syncretic openness and for the fact that it needs no explanation in London or Los Angeles.
Kabir is a boy name of Hindi origin, pronounced kuh-BEER. On the NameRarity scale it scores 56 out of 100, which places it in the rare band — recognisable but seldom used. Distinctive without needing to be spelled out twice. Its strongest period was the steadily rising.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Kabir?
Kabir sits at approximately #810 in recent US rankings. Roughly 58 people per million carry it — about 1 in 17,241. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Kabir
- KabirFifteenth-century mystic poet revered by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs
- Kabir BediIndian actor known in Indian and Italian cinema
- Kabir KhanIndian film director of Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Spellings and variants of Kabir
Names similar to Kabir
Eknath
AYK-naath
Lord of the one, from the Marathi saint-poet of the Varkari tradition
Jiyan
jee-YAAN
Life, one who lives fully
Kavin
KAH-vin
Beauty, handsomeness; also a poet
Killian
KIL-ee-un
Little church, strife
Krunal
KROO-nul
Compassionate, full of mercy
Kunal
koo-NAAL
Lotus, a bird with beautiful eyes
Arjun
AR-joon
Bright, silver-white; the great archer of the Mahabharata
Aryan
AR-yun
Noble, honourable; a person of refined conduct
Kabir — frequently asked questions
What does the name Kabir mean?
Kabir means "Great; after the fifteenth-century mystic poet". It is a name of Hindi origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Kabir?
Kabir is pronounced kuh-BEER, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Kabir?
Kabir scores 56 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it rare. Roughly 1 in every 17,241 people carry it — about 58 per million.
What is the numerology number for Kabir?
Kabir carries the expression number 5, known as The Free Spirit. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 4.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Kabir?
The lucky number for Kabir is 5 (with 14, 23, 32 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Bright Turquoise. The traditional lucky day is Wednesday and the associated gemstone is Aquamarine.
Is Kabir a popular name?
Kabir currently sits around rank #810 in the United States, and its strongest period was the steadily rising.