Kausar as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kausar

What is the meaning of the name Kausar ?

The baby name Kausar is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOW-sar (IPA: /ˈkaʊsər/).

Kausar is Arabic in Origin.

Kausar is an Arabic-origin name derived from al-Kawthar (كوثر), the Qur’anic term for “abundance, overflowing good,” and, by tradition, the river or basin in Paradise granted to the Prophet. It comes from the root k‑th‑r, denoting multiplicity and plenty, and has been used since the earliest Islamic period as a given name signifying divine generosity and prosperity.

Transliteration varies across languages and regions: Kawthar and Kauser are common, while Kawsar (Bengali), Kautsar/Kauthar (Indonesian/Malay), Kowsar (Persian), and Kevser (Turkish) reflect local phonology; Kausar itself is the prevalent South Asian spelling. The name is used by Muslims for all genders - often feminine in Arabic and Turkish contexts, but unisex or masculine in South and Southeast Asia. Related devotional usage appears in compound names and surnames (e.g., al-Kawthari). Overall, Kausar conveys a wish for a life marked by richness, spiritual favor, and plenty.