خباب

Khabbab

boyArabic

Khabbab is a Muslim boy name meaning “Swift-paced; associated with a brisk gait”.

MeaningSwift-paced; associated with a brisk gait
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingخباب
Pronunciationkhab-BAAB
Arabic rootخ ب ب (kh-b-b) — to trot, a quick gait
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Khabbab

Khabbab is an Arabic name from the root kh-b-b, connected with a quick, trotting gait. It is honoured through Khabbāb ibn al-Aratt, one of the very first people to accept Islam in Makkah, who was a blacksmith and was tortured severely by the Quraysh for his faith. He later settled in Kufa, where he died around 37 AH.

Is Khabbab a Muslim name?

Yes. Khabbab is an Arabic Muslim name honouring Khabbab ibn al-Aratt, one of the earliest Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Khabbab used?

Used in Pakistan, the Gulf and the Levant as a Sahaba name.

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Spellings and variants of Khabbab

KhababHabbab

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Khabbab mean?

Khabbab means 'Swift-paced; associated with a brisk gait'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Khabbab a Muslim name?

Yes. Khabbab is an Arabic Muslim name honouring Khabbab ibn al-Aratt, one of the earliest Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Khabbab in Arabic?

Khabbab is written خباب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Khabbab?

Khabbab is pronounced khab-BAAB.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.