Heba
Heba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gift, present”.
| Meaning | Gift, present |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هبة |
| Pronunciation | HEH-bah |
| Arabic root | و ه ب (w-h-b) — to give, to grant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Heba
Heba is the Egyptian spelling of Hiba, meaning a gift. It comes from the root of wahaba, to give freely, and of al-Wahhab, the Bestower, a name of God. A child named Heba is seen as a gift from God. The compound Hebatallah, gift of God, is also used in Egypt.
Is Heba a Muslim name?
Yes. Heba (Hiba) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gift.
Is Heba in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran in a believers' prayer: 'and grant us from Yourself mercy' (Quran 3:8).
Where is the name Heba used?
Very common in Egypt; Hiba is used across the Arab world and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Heba
- Heba name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Heba baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Heba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Heba mean?
Heba means 'Gift, present'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Heba a Muslim name?
Yes. Heba (Hiba) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gift.
How do you write Heba in Arabic?
Heba is written هبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Heba?
Heba is pronounced HEH-bah.
Is Heba mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran in a believers' prayer: 'and grant us from Yourself mercy' (Quran 3:8).