Hiba
Hiba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gift, grant”.
| Meaning | Gift, grant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هبة |
| Pronunciation | HEE-bah |
| Arabic root | و ه ب (w-h-b) — to give, to grant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hiba
Hiba means a gift freely given, and in Islamic law it is the term for a voluntary gift. Parents often choose it to express that the child is a gift from God. It is short, widely recognised and used across the whole Arab world, South Asia and Africa; the Somali form is Hibo.
Is Hiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Hiba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gift.
Is Hiba in the Quran?
Its root appears in Zakariyya's prayer: 'My Lord, grant me (hab lī) from Yourself good offspring' (Quran 3:38).
Where is the name Hiba used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Heba is the usual Egyptian spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Hiba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hiba mean?
Hiba means 'Gift, grant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Hiba is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning gift.
How do you write Hiba in Arabic?
Hiba is written هبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hiba?
Hiba is pronounced HEE-bah.
Is Hiba mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in Zakariyya's prayer: 'My Lord, grant me (hab lī) from Yourself good offspring' (Quran 3:38).