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Kabir

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kabir: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2010.

The name Kabir has its roots in Arabic, where it means "great" or "powerful," and it also appears as a name in the Sikh and Hindu traditions, famously borne by the 15th-century mystic poet and saint Kabir, whose devotional verses remain influential across South Asia. In modern times, Indian actor Kabir Bedi brought the name to international screens, and it is also found as a surname. While no major places are named for a bearer, the name shares its root with the Arabic "kabīr," a descriptor for the divine. A notable detail: Kabir is a unisex name in some contexts, though it is most often given to boys, and its spiritual associations give it a timeless, cross-cultural appeal.