Habibat
Habibat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Yoruba/Hausa form origin, meaning “Beloved, darling”.
| Meaning | Beloved, darling |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba/Hausa form |
| Written as | حبيبة |
| Pronunciation | ha-BEE-bat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Habibat
Habibat is the West African version of Ḥabība, beloved. Nigerian speakers sound the Arabic feminine ending, the tāʾ marbūṭa, as a full t. That is why Ḥabība becomes Habibat, in the same way that Fāṭima turns into Fatimat and Ḥalīma into Halimat. Yoruba Muslims are especially fond of the name, Hausa families use it too, and it sits comfortably beside other local forms such as Habibatu.
Is Habibat a Muslim name?
Habibat is how Nigerian Muslims say the Arabic Habiba, and it carries the same loving meaning of beloved.
How popular is Habibat?
Habibat is very common among Yoruba and Hausa Muslims in Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Habibat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Habibat mean?
Habibat means 'Beloved, darling'. It is of Arabic, Yoruba/Hausa form origin.
Is Habibat a Muslim name?
Habibat is how Nigerian Muslims say the Arabic Habiba, and it carries the same loving meaning of beloved.
How do you pronounce Habibat?
Habibat is pronounced ha-BEE-bat.
Is Habibat a boy or girl name?
Habibat is usually a girl name.