Kawthar
Meaningriver in paradise · Arabic
Kawthar is an Arabic girl name meaning “river in paradise”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kawthar would score 17 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKawthar is having its moment right now. Most Kawthars are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kawthar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 94,340 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKawthar first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Kawthars? Head to Maryland, where it's the #840 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kawthar
Kawthar is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “river in paradise”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Kawthar
What does the name Kawthar mean?
Kawthar means “river in paradise” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “river” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include River (“river”), Sabrina (“River Severn”), Kendall (“Kent River valley”) and Wade (“river ford”).
What is the origin of the name Kawthar?
Kawthar is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Kawthar a boy or girl name?
Kawthar is a girl name. In 2025, 17 US girls were named Kawthar.
How popular is the name Kawthar?
Kawthar ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,013 places.
What names are similar to Kawthar?
If you like Kawthar, you might also like River, Sabrina, Kendall and Wade.
What should I know before naming my baby Kawthar?
Kawthar is an Arabic girl name meaning “river in paradise”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.