Qusay

In Arabic: قُسَيّ

An old Arabic name associated with the forebears, used with the sense of nearness and coming close.

اسم عربي قديم منسوب إلى الأجداد، يُستعمل بمعنى القُرْب واللُّحوق.

  • Boy name
  • Heritage
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Classical Arabian

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    قُسَيّ, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm قُسَيّ.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Qusay mean?
An old Arabic name associated with the forebears, used with the sense of nearness and coming close.
Is Qusay a boy or a girl name?
Qusay is a boy name.
How is Qusay written in English?
Qusay in Arabic: قُسَيّ.
Does Qusay fit the father's name?
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