حبيبة

Habeebat

girlYoruba form of Arabic Ḥabība

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

MeaningBeloved, dear
GenderGirl
OriginYoruba form of Arabic Ḥabība
Arabic spellingحبيبة
Pronunciationhah-BEE-baht
Arabic rootح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Habeebat

Habeebat is the Yoruba form of Ḥabība, 'beloved' or 'dear', with the long i written ee and the -at ending. Ḥabība was also the name of several women Companions, including Umm Ḥabība, the kunya of Ramla bint Abī Sufyān, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Habeebat a Muslim name?

Yes. Habeebat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Ḥabība, meaning beloved.

Where is the name Habeebat used?

Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Habeebat mean?

Habeebat means 'Beloved, dear'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Ḥabība.

Is Habeebat a Muslim name?

Yes. Habeebat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Ḥabība, meaning beloved.

How do you write Habeebat in Arabic?

Habeebat is written حبيبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Habeebat?

Habeebat is pronounced hah-BEE-baht.

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