Habiba
Habiba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beloved, dear”.
| Meaning | Beloved, dear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حبيبة |
| Pronunciation | hah-BEE-bah |
| Arabic root | ح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — love |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Habiba
Habiba is the feminine form of ḥabīb, from the root ḥ-b-b, which expresses love and affection. A ḥabība is a beloved, a dear one, a person who is loved and who loves in return. The word is used constantly in Arabic speech as an endearment, roughly 'my dear' or 'sweetheart', and as a name it gathers all of that warmth into a single word. Translations such as 'beloved', 'darling' and 'dear friend' are all faithful, with 'beloved' the most common.
Several women among the early Muslims bore the name, and Umm Ḥabība ('mother of Habiba') was the kunya of Ramla bint Abī Sufyān, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Today Habiba is used across the Arab world, Africa and South Asia. Regional forms include Habibah in Malaysia, Habeeba in South Asian English, Habibe in Turkish and Habibatu in Hausa. Modern bearers include the Afghan politician Habiba Sarabi, the country's first woman provincial governor, and the Tunisian runner Habiba Ghribi.
Famous people named Habiba
- Habiba Sarabi — Afghan politician and the first woman to serve as a provincial governor in Afghanistan (Bamiyan)
- Habiba Ghribi — Tunisian steeplechase runner and Olympic medallist from the 2012 Games
Is Habiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Habiba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'beloved'. Several women among the early Muslims were named Habiba.
Is Habiba in the Quran?
The root ḥ-b-b (love) appears often in the Quran, for example 'Allah loves those who do good' (Quran 2:195).
Where is the name Habiba used?
Used throughout the Muslim world. Habibatu is the Hausa form and Habibe the Turkish form.
Gifts with the name Habiba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Habiba mean?
Habiba means 'Beloved, dear'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Habiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Habiba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'beloved'. Several women among the early Muslims were named Habiba.
How do you write Habiba in Arabic?
Habiba is written حبيبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Habiba?
Habiba is pronounced hah-BEE-bah.
Is Habiba mentioned in the Quran?
The root ḥ-b-b (love) appears often in the Quran, for example 'Allah loves those who do good' (Quran 2:195).
What is the male version of Habiba?
The male version is Habib, meaning beloved.
Who was Umm Habiba?
Umm Habiba was the kunya of Ramla bint Abi Sufyan, one of the wives of the Prophet ﷺ.