Hibo
Hibo is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gift”.
| Meaning | Gift |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Hiba |
| Arabic spelling | هبة |
| Pronunciation | HEE-boh |
| Arabic root | و ه ب (w-h-b) — to give |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hibo
Hibo is a Somali girl's name that comes from the Arabic Hiba (هبة), 'gift'. Hiba is built on the root w-h-b, which means to give freely, without expecting anything in return. The same root gives al-Wahhāb, 'the Bestower', one of the names of Allah. So the name expresses the idea that a daughter is a gift from God, given out of generosity rather than earned.
The ending '-o' is a regular feature of Somali women's names, in the same way that Arabic names are reshaped elsewhere in the Muslim world: compare Faadumo for Fatima and Caasho for Aisha. Hibo is common in Somalia, Somaliland and Djibouti, among Somalis in Kenya and Ethiopia, and in the large Somali diaspora in the UK, Scandinavia, North America and elsewhere. Pronunciation is HEE-boh, stressed on the first syllable. In Arabic-speaking countries the same name appears as Hiba or, in Egypt, Heba, and some families use the spelling Hibah. It is a short, clear name that reads easily in many languages.
Famous people named Hibo
- Hibo Wardere — Somali-born British campaigner against FGM and author
Is Hibo a Muslim name?
Yes. Hibo is a Muslim name used by Somali families. It comes from the Arabic Hiba, meaning 'gift'.
Is Hibo in the Quran?
The root w-h-b appears in the Quran, including al-Wahhāb, 'the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).
Where is the name Hibo used?
Common in Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti and the Somali diaspora.
Gifts with the name Hibo
- Hibo name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hibo baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Hibo
Read more
More girl names like Hibo
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hibo mean?
Hibo means 'Gift'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Hiba.
Is Hibo a Muslim name?
Yes. Hibo is a Muslim name used by Somali families. It comes from the Arabic Hiba, meaning 'gift'.
How do you write Hibo in Arabic?
Hibo is written هبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hibo?
Hibo is pronounced HEE-boh.
Is Hibo mentioned in the Quran?
The root w-h-b appears in the Quran, including al-Wahhāb, 'the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).
Is Hibo a Somali name?
Yes. Hibo is the Somali form of the Arabic name Hiba.
Is Hibo the same as Heba?
Yes. Hibo, Hiba and Heba are forms of the same Arabic name meaning 'gift'.