Save Type Settlement Usage English Scripts القاهرة(Arabic) Pronounced Pron. KIE-ro [key·IPA] Meaning & History From Arabic القاهرة (al-Qahirah) meaning "the victorious", in honour of the conquering Fatimid caliph al-Mu'izz li Din Allah (932-975). This is the name of the capital city of Egypt. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesQahirah(Arabic) Given Name DescendantsCairo, Kairo, Kyro(English) User SubmissionCaïro Categories African cities, national capitals
