The Leader, The Imam
Pronunciation: /ˈkʊθb/, /ˈkʌθb/
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Quthb is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "The Leader". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈkʊθb/, /ˈkʌθb/. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
قُثب
قائد
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
قثب
رئيس
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈkʊθb/, /ˈkʌθb/
IPA
qutʰb
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amber
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Qutham ibn Abbas, an early supporter of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to be given the title 'Hajjaj al-Asqalani' (the Aqabah pledge-taker) for his role in organizing the emigration of Muslims from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. He is considered the first notable figure to bear the name 'Quthb'.
622 AD
Qutb al-Din Aybak, the first Muslim Slave Sultan of Delhi Sultanate, who ruled from 1206 to 1211 AD. He was the slave and the commander-in-chief of Muhammad Ghori, and came to power after Muhammad's death. He is considered the first Sultan to bear the title 'Sultan al-Quthb' (Sultan of the Pole).
1206-1211 AD
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Quthb
Leader
قُثب
قائد
قثب
رئيس
कुठब
प्रमुख
قوثب
خاندان
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