The nameKawtar
Kawtar is an Arabic girl's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Al-Kawthar is the name of a river of paradise, which gives its title to a sura of the Quran. The word suggests abundance.
Origin
Arabic, close to Kaoutar.
History
First found in France in the mid 1970s, Kawtar peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Kawtar
Kawtar in France
Kawtar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 835 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Kawtar. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Kawtar in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 41 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kawtar mean?
Al-Kawthar is the name of a river of paradise, which gives its title to a sura of the Quran. The word suggests abundance.
What is the origin of the name Kawtar?
Arabic, close to Kaoutar.
Is Kawtar a girl's or a boy's name?
Kawtar is a girl's name.