Khatib
Khatib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Preacher, orator”.
| Meaning | Preacher, orator |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خطيب |
| Pronunciation | kha-TEEB |
| Arabic root | خ ط ب (kh-ṭ-b) — to address, to deliver a speech |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khatib
Khatib (khaṭīb) is the person who delivers the khuṭba, the Friday sermon in the mosque, and more generally an eloquent speaker. Because the role was often hereditary, Khatib and al-Khatib became family names in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and India; the medieval historian al-Khaṭīb al-Baghdādī is a famous example. It is also used as a given name.
Is Khatib a Muslim name?
Yes. Khatib is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'preacher' or 'orator', taken from the title of the one who gives the Friday sermon.
Where is the name Khatib used?
Mostly a family name in the Levant and South Asia, sometimes used as a first name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khatib mean?
Khatib means 'Preacher, orator'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Khatib a Muslim name?
Yes. Khatib is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'preacher' or 'orator', taken from the title of the one who gives the Friday sermon.
How do you write Khatib in Arabic?
Khatib is written خطيب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khatib?
Khatib is pronounced kha-TEEB.