Shabbir
Shabbir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic form of Hebrew/Aramaic origin, meaning “Good, handsome”.
| Meaning | Good, handsome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew/Aramaic |
| Written as | شبیر |
| Pronunciation | shab-BEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Shabbir
Shabbir is the South Asian version of Shubayr, a name that hadith literature associates with Imam Husayn ibn ʿAli. Tradition says Hasan, Husayn and Muhsin were given names matching those of Harun's sons, Shabbar, Shubayr and Mubashshir, and that these names carry the same meaning as Hasan and Husayn: good and handsome. The name is particularly cherished among Shia families.
Is Shabbir a Muslim name?
Shabbir is a Muslim name honouring Imam Husayn, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How popular is Shabbir?
Both Shia and Sunni families in Pakistan and India use it a great deal.
Gifts with the name Shabbir
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shabbir
Names similar to Shabbir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shabbir mean?
Shabbir means 'Good, handsome'. It is of Arabic form of Hebrew/Aramaic origin.
Is Shabbir a Muslim name?
Shabbir is a Muslim name honouring Imam Husayn, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Shabbir?
Shabbir is pronounced shab-BEER.
Is Shabbir a boy or girl name?
Shabbir is usually a boy name.