What origin is the name Qaboos?

Qaboos comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Qaboos — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Qaboos

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Qaboos

Boy

Arabic

2 syllables

Qaboos (قابوس) is an Arabic boy's name meaning "From the Arabic 'q-b-s' related to greatness. Used as an honorific for someone perceived as grand or of high social standing.".

With Arabic roots, Qaboos is a boy name that means "From the Arabic 'q-b-s' related to greatness. Used as an honorific for someone perceived as grand or of high social standing.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: قابوس
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Arabic 'q-b-s' related to greatness. Used as an honorific for someone perceived as grand or of high social standing.

Popularity

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Written as قابوس

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What does Qaboos mean?

Qaboos is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "From the Arabic 'q-b-s' related to greatness. Used as an honorific for someone perceived as grand or of high social standing.".

How popular is Qaboos?

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Sister names that go with Qaboos

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Qaboos.

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Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Carter — "Carter is an English occupational surname for someone who drove a cart and carried goods." (English)