Habibur
Habibur is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved of (the Most Merciful)”.
| Meaning | Beloved of (the Most Merciful) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian compound |
| Arabic spelling | حبيب الرحمن |
| Pronunciation | ha-BEE-bur |
| Arabic root | ح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — to love |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Habibur
Habibur is the first half of a compound name, most commonly Habibur Rahman, which is the South Asian pronunciation of the Arabic ḥabīb al-Raḥmān, 'beloved of the Most Merciful'. Ḥabīb, from the root ḥ-b-b, means beloved or dear, and al-Raḥmān is one of the names of God. The ending -ur stands for the Arabic article al-, which is linked in speech to the next word. Strictly speaking, then, Habibur on its own means 'beloved of the…' and needs the second part to complete its sense.
In Bangladesh, India and Pakistan it is very common to write such compounds as two separate words, so that Habibur looks like a first name and Rahman or Rehman like a surname. This is why Habibur appears so often on its own in records and on social media. Variants include Habib-ur-Rehman in Pakistan and Habibar in some Bengali spellings. Prominent bearers include Muhammad Habibur Rahman, a former Chief Justice of Bangladesh who led the caretaker government in 1996, and many people use the shorter Habib in daily life.
Famous people named Habibur
- Muhammad Habibur Rahman — Chief Justice of Bangladesh and head of its 1996 caretaker government
Is Habibur a Muslim name?
Yes. Habibur is used by Muslim families, almost always as part of Habibur Rahman, meaning beloved of the Most Merciful.
Where is the name Habibur used?
Very common in Bangladesh and India as part of Habibur Rahman.
Gifts with the name Habibur
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Spellings and variants of Habibur
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Habibur mean?
Habibur means 'Beloved of (the Most Merciful)'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian compound.
Is Habibur a Muslim name?
Yes. Habibur is used by Muslim families, almost always as part of Habibur Rahman, meaning beloved of the Most Merciful.
How do you write Habibur in Arabic?
Habibur is written حبيب الرحمن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Habibur?
Habibur is pronounced ha-BEE-bur.
What does the 'ur' in Habibur mean?
The '-ur' represents the Arabic article al- ('the'), joined to the following word, as in Habib al-Rahman.
How do you write Habibur Rahman in Arabic?
It is written حبيب الرحمن in Arabic.
Can Habibur be used as a name on its own?
It often appears alone in South Asian records, but its full meaning comes from the compound Habibur Rahman, 'beloved of the Most Merciful'.