Aqib
Aqib is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Successor; the one who comes last”.
| Meaning | Successor; the one who comes last |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عاقب |
| Pronunciation | AH-kib |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Aqib
Aqib is the Arabic ʿĀqib, a person who follows on or arrives after others, from a root meaning to follow. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used it of himself, explaining in a famous hadith that as al-ʿĀqib he was the last, with no prophet to come after him. From the same root comes ʿāqiba, meaning how things finally turn out. In South Asia it is usually spelled Aqib or Aaqib.
Is Aqib a Muslim name?
Aqib is among the names the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave for himself. The name is not in the Quran, but its root appears in ʿāqiba: 'and the final outcome belongs to the righteous' (Quran 7:128).
How popular is Aqib?
Aqib is popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Aqib
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Spellings and variants of Aqib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqib mean?
Aqib means 'Successor; the one who comes last'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aqib a Muslim name?
Aqib is among the names the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave for himself. The name is not in the Quran, but its root appears in ʿāqiba: 'and the final outcome belongs to the righteous' (Quran 7:128).
How do you pronounce Aqib?
Aqib is pronounced AH-kib.
Is Aqib a boy or girl name?
Aqib is usually a boy name.