Save Type Settlement & Political Subdivision Usage English Pronounced Pron. kwi-BEHK, keh-BEHK [key·IPA] Meaning & History English form of French Québec, derived from the Algonquin word kepec meaning "narrows", referring to the Saint Lawrence River near Quebec city. This is the name of a Canadian province and also the capital city of that province. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesQuébec(French) Same SpellingQuébec