حبيبة

Habibatou

girlFula form of Arabic Habiba

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

MeaningBeloved, dear
GenderGirl
OriginFula form of Arabic Habiba
Arabic spellingحبيبة
Pronunciationha-bee-bah-TOO
Arabic rootح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Habibatou

Habibatou is the West African form of Ḥabība, 'beloved', with the feminine ending sounded as -tou (Hausa Habibatu). It is the feminine of Ḥabīb, a word Muslims often use of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as Ḥabīb Allāh. The name is common in Guinea, Niger and Cameroon.

Is Habibatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Habibatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥabība, 'beloved'.

Where is the name Habibatou used?

Used in Guinea, Niger, Cameroon and northern Nigeria.

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Spellings and variants of Habibatou

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Habibatou mean?

Habibatou means 'Beloved, dear'. It comes from Fula form of Arabic Habiba.

Is Habibatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Habibatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Ḥabība, 'beloved'.

How do you write Habibatou in Arabic?

Habibatou is written حبيبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Habibatou?

Habibatou is pronounced ha-bee-bah-TOO.

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