Hiba
Hiba is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A gift”.
| Meaning | A gift |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هبة |
| Pronunciation | HEE-bah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Egypt, Pakistan, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Hiba
Hiba comes from the Arabic root w-h-b, to give or grant, and means a gift given freely. In Islamic law it is also the technical word for a voluntary gift. Parents often pick it to say that their child is a gift from God. Short and easy to recognise, it is used across the Arab world, South Asia and Africa, with Hibo as the Somali form.
Is Hiba a Muslim name?
Hiba means gift, and its root appears in Zakariyya's prayer: 'My Lord, grant me (hab lī) from Yourself good offspring' (Quran 3:38).
How popular is Hiba?
It is used across the Muslim world, and Egyptians usually spell it Heba.
Gifts with the name Hiba
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hiba
Names similar to Hiba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hiba mean?
Hiba means 'A gift'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hiba a Muslim name?
Hiba means gift, and its root appears in Zakariyya's prayer: 'My Lord, grant me (hab lī) from Yourself good offspring' (Quran 3:38).
How do you pronounce Hiba?
Hiba is pronounced HEE-bah.
Is Hiba a boy or girl name?
Hiba is usually a girl name.