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Gender Masculine
Usage Arabic (Modern, Rare)
Scripts تَكْبِير(Arabic)
Other Forms FormsTakbír, Takbeer
Meaning & History
Takbir - "magnification (of God)" is the Arabic phrase Allāhu akbar meaning "Allah is greater (than everything)".It is a common Islamic Arabic expression, used in various contexts by Muslims; in formal prayer), in the Adhan (Islamic call to prayer), as an informal expression of faith, in times of distress or joy, or to express resolute determination or defiance.It was not used as a name until 21st century.