Kabirकबीर
Kabīr · traditionally used for boys
“The Great (Arabic kabir); the bhakti poet”
Arabic word kabīr (great); also name of the 15th-century bhakti poet Kabīr. Modern given name has no Sanskrit lemma.
Starting sound and where it falls
Kabir begins with Ka — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ka open Mrigashira pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Kabīr (15th-c. saint-poet).
Cultural context
Evokes Kabir, the revered 15th-century bhakti poet-saint of unity and truth.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Kabir mean?
Kabir (Kabīr) is attested as “The Great (Arabic kabir); the bhakti poet.” Arabic word kabīr (great); also name of the 15th-century bhakti poet Kabīr. Modern given name has no Sanskrit lemma.
Which nakshatra sound does Kabir fit?
Kabir begins with the sound Ka, which opens Mrigashira pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Kabir a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Kabir is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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