Habib
Habib is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Beloved, dear friend”.
| Meaning | Beloved, dear friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حبيب |
| Pronunciation | ha-BEEB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Habib
Habib, ḥabīb in Arabic, means a beloved or dear friend, and it has a long Arabic history. The Companion Ḥabīb ibn Zayd al-Anṣārī was martyred for refusing to accept Musaylima, who falsely claimed prophethood. Another bearer, Ḥabīb ibn Maẓāhir, died beside al-Ḥusayn at Karbala. In Yemen and in Southeast Asia, people also use Habib as a respectful title for the descendants of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Habib a Muslim name?
Habib is an Arabic Muslim name carried by Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, and its root expresses divine love in the Quran: 'He will love them and they will love Him' (Quran 5:54).
How popular is Habib?
Habib is used all over the Muslim world, and Turkey writes it Habip.
Gifts with the name Habib
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Spellings and variants of Habib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Habib mean?
Habib means 'Beloved, dear friend'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Habib a Muslim name?
Habib is an Arabic Muslim name carried by Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, and its root expresses divine love in the Quran: 'He will love them and they will love Him' (Quran 5:54).
How do you pronounce Habib?
Habib is pronounced ha-BEEB.
Is Habib a boy or girl name?
Habib is usually a boy name.