Meaning of "Kabir" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF KABIR

Kabir  [kəˈbɪə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KABIR

Kabir is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KABIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kabir

Kabīr was a mystic poet and saint of India, whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. The name Kabir comes from Arabic al-Kabīr which means "The Great" – the 37th name of God in Islam. Kabir's legacy is today carried forward by the Kabir Panth, a religious community that recognizes him as its founder and is one of the Sant Mat sects. Its members, known as Kabir panthis, are estimated to be around 9.6 million. They are spread over north and central India, as well as dispersed with the Indian diaspora across the world, up from 843,171 in the 1901 census. His writings include Bijak, Sakhi Granth, Kabir Granthawali and Anurag Sagar.

Definition of Kabir in the English dictionary

The definition of Kabir in the dictionary is 1440–1518, Indian religious leader who pioneered a religious movement that combined elements of Islam and Hinduism and is considered the precursor of Sikhism.

TRANSLATION OF KABIR

Find out the translation of Kabir to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Kabir from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Kabir» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 卡比尔
• Translator English - Spanish: Kabir
• English: Kabir
• Translator English - Hindi: कबीर
• Translator English - Arabic: الكبير
• Translator English - Russian: Кабир
• Translator English - Portuguese: Kabir
• Translator English - Bengali: কবির
• Translator English - French: Kabir
• Translator English - Malay: Kabir
• Translator English - German: Kabir
• Translator English - Japanese: カビール川
• Translator English - Korean: 카비
• Translator English - Javanese: Kabir
• Translator English - Vietnamese: Kabir
• Translator English - Tamil: கபீர்
• Translator English - Marathi: कबीर
• Translator English - Turkish: Kabir
• Translator English - Italian: Kabir
• Translator English - Polish: Kabir
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Кабір
• Translator English - Romanian: Kabir
• Translator English - Greek: Kabir
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Kabir
• Translator English - Swedish: Kabir
• Translator English - Norwegian: Kabir

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KABIR»

Discover the use of Kabir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Kabir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Kabir:

The book opens a new vista in the sphere of verse translation in India.

Kabir, 2001

Kabir

He called himself the Son of Ram and Allah. In this book we get glimpses of his understanding of god, on the soul, on death, on trial, on temptation and life in general.

Gajanan Khergamker, 2003

The Maxims of Kabir

And Kabir Acted Accordingly As He Has Shown In His Songs And Maxims Which Flowed From His Lips In Thousands. The Maxims Selected For This Book Through Small In Number Being 160 In All Show How Deep And Broad Were His Realisation.

Kabir, G. N. Das, 1999

Kabir

On the life and teachings of Kabir, 15th century Hindi poet, and his poems included in the Adi Granth.

Jodha Siṅgha, 1971

The Bijak of Kabir

Thousands of poems are popularly attributed to Kabir, but only a few written collections have survived over the centuries. The Bijak is one of the most important, and is the sacred book of those who follow Kabir.

Kabir, 2002

Songs of Kabir from the Adi Granth: The Chinese View the ...

Most songs have explanatory notes and the glossary of names and terms that appear in Kabir's work is retained. The songs illuminate religious Indian thought and the high position Kabir holds as expounder of these thoughts.

Kabir, 1991

Kabir Legends and Ananta-Das's Kabir Parachai:

Reviews the various stories told about the 15th-16th century Indian poet and saint, Kabir, using the historical and cultural context to pin down specific dates for him.

David N. Lorenzen, 1991

Kabir: The Apostle of Hindu-Muslim Unity

Indian Society At The Time Of Kabir Was Full Of Evils, Like Blind Faith, Hypocrisy, Caste Distinctions And Many More.The Present Work Portrays Various Facets Of Saint Kabir, His Personality, Spiritual Message, His Hymns And Works And His ...

O. P. Ralhan, 2004

Al-Jawshan Al-Kabir:

The Arabic text of this beatiful prayer book have been written in the most elegant art of calligraphy and pages are ornamented with colorful illuminations.

Hakan Yesilova, 2006

Couplets from Kabīr

Here are rhymed English verse translation of three hundred of them from a wide cross-section of the multifaced genius' utterances.

Kabir, G. N. Das, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KABIR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Kabir is used in the context of the following news items.

Salman is a People's Person: Kabir Khan - NDTV.com

Director Kabir Khan, actor Suraj Pancholi and director Nikhil Advani were spotted at a Mumbai theatre on the opening day of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. «NDTV, Jul 15»

Salman Khan, Kabir Khan want Gajendra Chauhan to quit FTII post …

Salman Khan, Kabir Khan Salman Khan and Kabir Khan feel that Gajendra Chauhan should listen to the FTII students protesting his ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»

Kabir Khan: Salman has no complexity and no complex

Kabir Khan, 45, is shy and introverted and may not show it, but he is deeply emotional and secure. He may have started as a documentary ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

Bajrangi Producer Rockline Praises Kabir Khan

While this year, Rockline raises the bar by producing a Hindi film with a star, he says, it was only possible because of Salman Khan, Kabir Khan ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»

Mehta's play at St Kabir's on July 18, 19

CHANDIGARH: 12 Angry Jurors,' a play directed by Zubin Mehta, will be staged on July 18 and July 19 at St Kabir School auditorium. The play ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

Kabir Khan's BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN to release in more than 5000 …

Being a Salman Khan starrer and since it's directed by Kabir Khan (who gave a hit like EK THA TIGER), there is a lot riding on upcoming ... «Bollywoodtrade, Jul 15»

Now, Kabir Khan wants to make a biopic

Biopics are the flavour of the season and director Kabir Khan who has two releases Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Phantom this year is not averse to ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»

Bangladesh appoints Major General Humayun Kabir as new high …

Abul Kalam Mohammad Humayun Kabir has been appointed as Bangladesh's next High Commissioner to Kenya. «Bangladesh News 24 hours, Jul 15»

Hoarding supporting Kabir Hashim burnt

Burnt hoarding A hoarding erected in support of United National Party (UNP) Kegalle District Leader, Kabir Hashim, was set on fire in Kegalle ... «Colombo Gazette, Jul 15»

Salman Khan wanted me to cast my daughter as Munni, says Kabir …

Kabir started out as a documentary filmmaker, and his first film Kabul Express had reflections of it as it was based on his personal experiences ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»