Ghareeb
Ghareeb is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Stranger; rare”.
| Meaning | Stranger; rare |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | غريب |
| Pronunciation | gha-REEB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Iraq, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Ghareeb
Ghareeb describes a person far from home, a stranger, and from there anything rare or out of the ordinary. A well-known hadith says that Islam started out as something strange and will become strange again, and it gives glad tidings to the strangers. South Asians also know the word through the Sufi saint Muin al-Din Chishti. He is honoured with the title Gharib Nawaz, cherisher of the poor.
Is Ghareeb a Muslim name?
Muslims in Egypt, Iraq and South Asia give Ghareeb, and many connect it with the hadith that blesses the strangers.
How popular is Ghareeb?
Ghareeb is used both as a first name and as a surname in Egypt, Iraq, Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Ghareeb
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghareeb mean?
Ghareeb means 'Stranger; rare'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ghareeb a Muslim name?
Muslims in Egypt, Iraq and South Asia give Ghareeb, and many connect it with the hadith that blesses the strangers.
How do you pronounce Ghareeb?
Ghareeb is pronounced gha-REEB.
Is Ghareeb a boy or girl name?
Ghareeb is usually a boy name.