Kübra means “the greatest, the greater”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Kübra is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kübra mean?
Kübra is a Turkish female name from Arabic kubrā, 'greater, greatest', the feminine of akbar. Wiktionary links it further to the Arabic adjective kabīr, 'great, powerful'.[1]
Kübra in Turkish
What does Kübra mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kübra. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the greatest, the greater” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Kübra come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic kubrā.[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Kübra?
In IPA: /cybˈɾaː/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Kübra a Turkish name?
Yes. Kübra is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kübra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KübraLatin | Girl | same as above: “the greatest, the greater” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Kübra
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kübra[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kübra
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Kübra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BalkanBoy“wooded, craggy mountain range.”same language (turkish)
- AdnanBoy“settler”same language (turkish)
- SaltanatGirl“power, authority, sovereignty”same language (turkish)
- FiruzəGirl“turquoise”same language (turkish)
- IşılayGirl“bright + moon”same language (turkish)
- ŞiirGirl“poem”same language (turkish)
- AzatBoy“free”same language (turkish)
- NasırBoy“helper, supporter”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kübra
What does the name Kübra mean?
Kübra means “the greatest, the greater”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Kübra a girl's or a boy's name?
Kübra is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kübra come from?
Kübra is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kübra?
Kübra is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Kübra have?
Kübra has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Kübra”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 85380073. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: from Arabic كُبْرَى, feminine of أَكْبَر 'greater, greatest', from كَبِير 'great, powerful'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; IPA /cybˈɾaː/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a female given name in the Turkish section (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “كبرى”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93247873. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: feminine singular of أَكْبَر
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “أكبر”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93488419. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: elative of كَبِير: greater; greatest; bigger; older
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