Hubab
Hubab is a Muslim boy name meaning “Old Arabic name; meaning debated”.
| Meaning | Old Arabic name; meaning debated |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حباب |
| Pronunciation | hoo-BAHB |
| Arabic root | ح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hubab
Hubab (al-Ḥubāb) is an early Arabic name whose literal meaning is not agreed; classical dictionaries give several senses, one being a kind of snake. Its famous bearer is al-Ḥubāb ibn al-Mundhir of the Ansar, who fought at Badr. A report also says the Prophet ﷺ renamed another man called al-Ḥubāb to ʿAbdullāh, describing al-Ḥubāb as a devil's name.
Is Hubab a Muslim name?
Hubab is a historical Arabic name carried by a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. Some scholars advise against it because the Prophet ﷺ reportedly changed this name for another person.
Where is the name Hubab used?
Rare as a modern given name.
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Spellings and variants of Hubab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hubab mean?
Hubab means 'Old Arabic name; meaning debated'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hubab a Muslim name?
Hubab is a historical Arabic name carried by a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. Some scholars advise against it because the Prophet ﷺ reportedly changed this name for another person.
How do you write Hubab in Arabic?
Hubab is written حباب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hubab?
Hubab is pronounced hoo-BAHB.