Sakib
Sakib is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Bengali/Turkish form of Thāqib origin, meaning “Piercing, brilliantly shining”.
| Meaning | Piercing, brilliantly shining |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali/Turkish form of Thāqib |
| Written as | ثاقب |
| Pronunciation | SAA-kib |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Sakib
Sakib describes something that pierces or shines with great brightness, like a star whose light breaks through the night. It is a regional spelling of the Arabic Thāqib, from a root meaning to pierce. Because Persian, Urdu, Bengali and Turkish speakers say the Arabic th as an s, the name appears as Sakib, Saqib and, in Turkey, Sakıp. The same word is used in Surat al-Ṭāriq for the brilliant star of the night.
Is Sakib a Muslim name?
Sakib is a Muslim name whose root appears in the Quran, which speaks of 'It is the piercing star (al-najm al-thāqib)' (Quran 86:3). It is a local form of the Arabic Thāqib, also written Saqib.
How popular is Sakib?
Bangladeshi and Indian families tend to write it Sakib, Pakistanis prefer Saqib, and in Turkey and Bosnia it appears as Sakıp or Sakib.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakib mean?
Sakib means 'Piercing, brilliantly shining'. It is of Arabic, Bengali/Turkish form of Thāqib origin.
Is Sakib a Muslim name?
Sakib is a Muslim name whose root appears in the Quran, which speaks of 'It is the piercing star (al-najm al-thāqib)' (Quran 86:3). It is a local form of the Arabic Thāqib, also written Saqib.
How do you pronounce Sakib?
Sakib is pronounced SAA-kib.
Is Sakib a boy or girl name?
Sakib is usually a boy name.