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Qutb: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“pole; axis”
قطب
قُطْب
What Qutb means
Qutb (قطب, Arabic قُطْب) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “pole; axis”. It comes from the Arabic root ق ط ب. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ق ط ب.
Qutb at a glance
- Meaning
- pole; axis
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- qutb
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- First letter
- Q · ق
Meaning of Qutb
- In English
- pole; axis
- اردو میں معنی
- قطب، محور
Origin and history of Qutb
Lane gives quṭb as the pivot or pole on which a thing turns; in Sufi usage the spiritual axis of an age.
Rootق ط ب
How to say and write Qutb
- Say it
- qutb1 syllable · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Qutb
- Urdu
- قطب
- Original script
- قُطْب
- Other spellings
- Qutub
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Qutb
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Qutb.
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Questions about the name Qutb
What does the name Qutb mean?
Qutb means “pole; axis”. In Urdu: قطب، محور. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Qutb a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Qutb is a boy’s name.
Is Qutb a Muslim name?
Yes. Qutb is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives quṭb as the pivot or pole on which a thing turns; in Sufi usage the spiritual axis of an age.
How do you pronounce Qutb?
Say it “qutb”: 1 syllable.
How do you write Qutb in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Qutb is written قطب. In its original script: قُطْب.
What are other spellings of Qutb?
Qutb is also spelled Qutub.
Is the meaning of Qutb verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.