بوشعيب

Bouchaib

boyMoroccan form of Arabic Abu Shuʿayb

Bouchaib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Father of Shuʿayb”.

MeaningFather of Shuʿayb
GenderBoy
OriginMoroccan form of Arabic Abu Shuʿayb
Arabic spellingبوشعيب
Pronunciationboo-shuh-EEB
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Bouchaib

Bouchaib is the Moroccan form of Abū Shuʿayb, with Abū shortened to Bou-. It honours the saint Abū Shuʿayb al-Sāriya of Azemmour, one of Morocco's best-known saints, and through him the Prophet Shuʿayb. It is a traditional name in the Doukkala and Chaouia regions.

Is Bouchaib a Muslim name?

Yes. Bouchaib is a Moroccan Muslim name, a form of Abu Shuayb.

Where is the name Bouchaib used?

Traditional in Morocco.

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Spellings and variants of Bouchaib

Abu ShuaybBouchaïbChouaib

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bouchaib mean?

Bouchaib means 'Father of Shuʿayb'. It comes from Moroccan form of Arabic Abu Shuʿayb.

Is Bouchaib a Muslim name?

Yes. Bouchaib is a Moroccan Muslim name, a form of Abu Shuayb.

How do you write Bouchaib in Arabic?

Bouchaib is written بوشعيب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Bouchaib?

Bouchaib is pronounced boo-shuh-EEB.

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