Kutub
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kutub
Kutub derives from the Arabic root k-t-b, meaning "books" or "writings," with kutub being the plural form of kitab (book).
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Etymology
Kutub derives from the Arabic root k-t-b, meaning "books" or "writings," with kutub being the plural form of kitab (book). The name carries intellectual and literary significance rooted in Islamic scholarly tradition.
The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and communities, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions, reflecting the historical Islamic emphasis on written knowledge and the importance of libraries and scholarship in Islamic civilization.
Kutub currently ranks #3,427 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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