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The baby name Kathir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /kɑt̪iɾ/ — Anglicized: KAH-thir (stress on first syllable).

Kathir is Tamil in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Tamil
Pronunciation: IPA: /kɑt̪iɾ/ — Anglicized: KAH-thir (stress on first syllable)

What is the meaning of the name Kathir ?

The baby name Kathir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /kɑt̪iɾ/ — Anglicized: KAH-thir (stress on first syllable).

Kathir is Tamil in Origin.

Kathir is a masculine name with dual roots in Tamil and Arabic. In Tamil, கதிர் (kathir) denotes a “ray of light” and the “ear of grain,” linking the name to brilliance and prosperity. The word appears in classical Tamil verse, and given names built on it carry an auspicious sense of sunlight, ripening fields, and good fortune.

In Arabic, Kathīr (كثير) means “abundant, plentiful” and has long served as a male given name; the medieval historian known as Ibn Kathir literally means “son of Kathir.” Usage today is strongest among Tamils in South India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore, and in some Muslim communities. Related forms include Katheer, and Tamil compounds Kathiravan (“sun”), Kathiresan, and Kathirvel (epithets linked to Murugan). Overall associations emphasize radiance, prosperity, generosity, and plenty.

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Kathir – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
Canada Boys 2024 #302 5 2,588
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
SG Boys 0 #422 285 17,960
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
SG Girls 0 #576 11 18,916
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IN Girls 0 #620 12 13,121
QA Boys 0 #656 52 18,093
KW Boys 0 #688 82 18,755
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IN Boys 0 #771 235 16,750
OM Boys 0 #796 86 17,948
MY Boys 0 #830 287 25,439
United States Boys 2022 #903 6 7,226
AE Boys 0 #968 125 22,615
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,444 171 28,008

Kathir is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BD
BH
BN

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People also ask about Kathir

Kathir is predominantly a boy's name.
Kathir is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /kɑt̪iɾ/ — Anglicized: KAH-thir (stress on first syllable).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Katheer, Kadir, Kathar and Kathiresan (related form).
Across languages, Kathir has these equivalents: Kiran (Sanskrit, 'ray'), Noor (Arabic, 'light'), Ziya (Arabic, 'light/brightness'), Ray (English), Lucius/Lucian (Latin, 'light').
Yes — Kathir ranked #302 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Kathir ranks highest in Canada (#302 in 2024).
Kathir's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #893 in 2016 to #903 in 2022 in United States.