حبيبة

Abibatu

girlArabic, West African form

Abibatu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beloved, dear one”.

MeaningBeloved, dear one
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, West African form
Arabic spellingحبيبة
Pronunciationah-bee-BAH-too
Arabic rootح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abibatu

Abibatu is a West African form of Ḥabība, 'beloved'. The initial h falls away and the feminine ending becomes -tu, as in Yoruba Abibat and Sierra Leonean Abibatu. Ḥabība is a gentle, affectionate name used across the Muslim world.

Is Abibatu a Muslim name?

Yes. Abibatu is a form of the Arabic name Habiba, meaning beloved. It is a Muslim name.

Where is the name Abibatu used?

Used in Sierra Leone, Ghana and among Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abibatu mean?

Abibatu means 'Beloved, dear one'. It comes from Arabic, West African form.

Is Abibatu a Muslim name?

Yes. Abibatu is a form of the Arabic name Habiba, meaning beloved. It is a Muslim name.

How do you write Abibatu in Arabic?

Abibatu is written حبيبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abibatu?

Abibatu is pronounced ah-bee-BAH-too.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.