Ghareeb
Ghareeb is a Muslim boy name meaning “Stranger; rare, remarkable”.
| Meaning | Stranger; rare, remarkable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | غريب |
| Pronunciation | gha-REEB |
| Arabic root | غ ر ب (gh-r-b) — to go away, to be distant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ghareeb
Ghareeb (gharīb) means a stranger or traveller far from home, and by extension something rare or unusual. A well-known hadith says 'Islam began as something strange and will return to being strange, so glad tidings to the strangers'. In South Asia the word is familiar from Gharib Nawaz, 'cherisher of the poor', the title of the Sufi saint Muʿīn al-Dīn Chishtī.
Is Ghareeb a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghareeb is an Arabic name used by Muslims, especially in Egypt, Iraq and South Asia, and is linked to the hadith about the 'strangers'.
Where is the name Ghareeb used?
Used as a given name and surname in Egypt, Iraq, Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghareeb mean?
Ghareeb means 'Stranger; rare, remarkable'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ghareeb a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghareeb is an Arabic name used by Muslims, especially in Egypt, Iraq and South Asia, and is linked to the hadith about the 'strangers'.
How do you write Ghareeb in Arabic?
Ghareeb is written غريب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ghareeb?
Ghareeb is pronounced gha-REEB.