Aqib
Aqib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Successor, the one who comes last”.
| Meaning | Successor, the one who comes last |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عاقب |
| Pronunciation | AH-kib |
| Arabic root | ع ق ب (ʿ-q-b) — to follow, to come after |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aqib
Aqib is the Arabic ʿĀqib, 'one who follows' or 'one who comes after'. It is one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: in a well-known hadith he said he is al-ʿĀqib, the one after whom there is no prophet. The same root gives ʿāqiba, the final outcome of things.
Is Aqib a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and is one of the names by which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described himself.
Is Aqib in the Quran?
The name is not in the Quran, but its root appears in ʿāqiba, as in 'and the final outcome belongs to the righteous' (Quran 7:128).
Where is the name Aqib used?
Popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, often spelled Aqib or Aaqib.
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Spellings and variants of Aqib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aqib mean?
Aqib means 'Successor, the one who comes last'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Aqib a Muslim name?
Yes. Aqib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and is one of the names by which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described himself.
How do you write Aqib in Arabic?
Aqib is written عاقب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aqib?
Aqib is pronounced AH-kib.
Is Aqib mentioned in the Quran?
The name is not in the Quran, but its root appears in ʿāqiba, as in 'and the final outcome belongs to the righteous' (Quran 7:128).