Kitabkitab

Kitabkitab is a term formed by repeating the Arabic-derived word kitāb, meaning "book." The construction is common in Malay, Indonesian, and other languages influenced by Arabic, and the reduplication can function as emphasis, a stylistic device, or a branding strategy. As a result, Kitabkitab has no single, universal definition.

In its linguistic use, kitāb denotes a physical book or a body of writings; repetition can denote a collection or multiplicity. In commercial and cultural contexts, Kitabkitab is sometimes adopted as a proper noun for publishers, bookshops, online libraries, or literary projects, particularly in Southeast Asia. The exact nature of any given Kitabkitab depends on local branding and language practices.

Notable uses are regional rather than global; the name appears in various independent ventures rather than as a global publisher or organization. Because of regional variation, it is best documented in local catalogs, websites, or media reports to identify what a specific Kitabkitab represents.

See also kitāb, kitab, book, brand naming, reduplication.