Khatib
Khatib is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Preacher, orator”.
| Meaning | Preacher, orator |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | خطيب |
| Pronunciation | kha-TEEB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, India, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Khatib
The khaṭīb is the one who stands to give the khuṭba, the Friday sermon, and the word also means any eloquent speaker. The root kh-ṭ-b means to address an audience. Because the role often passed from father to son, Khatib and al-Khatib became surnames in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and India. A famous example is the medieval historian known as al-Khaṭīb al-Baghdādī, and some families use it as a first name.
Is Khatib a Muslim name?
It is drawn from the role of the Friday preacher. That makes it a name closely tied to the life of the mosque.
How popular is Khatib?
It is mostly a family name in the Levant and South Asia, though some families use it as a first name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khatib mean?
Khatib means 'Preacher, orator'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Khatib a Muslim name?
It is drawn from the role of the Friday preacher. That makes it a name closely tied to the life of the mosque.
How do you pronounce Khatib?
Khatib is pronounced kha-TEEB.
Is Khatib a boy or girl name?
Khatib is usually a boy name.