Habib
Habib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved, dear friend”.
| Meaning | Beloved, dear friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حبيب |
| Pronunciation | ha-BEEB |
| Arabic root | ح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — to love |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Habib
Habib (ḥabīb) means beloved or dear friend. It is an old Arabic name: Ḥabīb ibn Zayd al-Anṣārī was a Companion martyred for refusing to recognise the false prophet Musaylima, and Ḥabīb ibn Maẓāhir fell with al-Ḥusayn at Karbala. In Yemen and Southeast Asia, Habib is also an honorific for descendants of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Habib a Muslim name?
Yes. Habib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beloved, borne by Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Habib in the Quran?
Its root expresses God's love in the Quran: 'He will love them and they will love Him' (Quran 5:54).
Where is the name Habib used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Habip in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Habib
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Spellings and variants of Habib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Habib mean?
Habib means 'Beloved, dear friend'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Habib a Muslim name?
Yes. Habib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beloved, borne by Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Habib in Arabic?
Habib is written حبيب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Habib?
Habib is pronounced ha-BEEB.
Is Habib mentioned in the Quran?
Its root expresses God's love in the Quran: 'He will love them and they will love Him' (Quran 5:54).