Shuaib
Shuaib is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Name of the Prophet Shuʿayb”.
| Meaning | Name of the Prophet Shuʿayb |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شعيب |
| Pronunciation | shoo-AYB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Shuaib
Shuaib is a common transliteration of Shuʿayb, the Quranic prophet of Madyan. Tradition calls him the 'orator of the prophets' because he spoke so eloquently, and he warned his people not to cheat when weighing and measuring goods. Arabs, Africans and English-speaking Muslims mostly use this spelling. In Pakistan, by contrast, families usually write the same name as Shoaib, so both spellings point to one prophet.
Is Shuaib a Muslim name?
Shuaib carries a prophet's name, as the Quran says: 'And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shuʿayb' (Quran 11:84).
How popular is Shuaib?
It is widely used, and Shuaibu is a common Hausa form in Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Shuaib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shuaib mean?
Shuaib means 'Name of the Prophet Shuʿayb'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shuaib a Muslim name?
Shuaib carries a prophet's name, as the Quran says: 'And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shuʿayb' (Quran 11:84).
How do you pronounce Shuaib?
Shuaib is pronounced shoo-AYB.
Is Shuaib a boy or girl name?
Shuaib is usually a boy name.