The nameKawthar
Kawthar is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic kawthar, "abundance".
Origin
Arabic. Al-Kawthar is the title of a sura of the Quran and, in tradition, the name of a spring of paradise.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Kawthar peaked around 2010 and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Kawthar
Kawthar in France
Kawthar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 570 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Kawthar. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Kawthar in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 50 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kawthar mean?
From the Arabic kawthar, "abundance".
What is the origin of the name Kawthar?
Arabic. Al-Kawthar is the title of a sura of the Quran and, in tradition, the name of a spring of paradise.
Is Kawthar a girl's or a boy's name?
Kawthar is a girl's name.