نبيه

Nabih

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Nabih is a Muslim boy name meaning “Intelligent, alert, distinguished”.

MeaningIntelligent, alert, distinguished
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنبيه
Pronunciationnah-BEEH
Arabic rootن ب ه (n-b-h) — to be alert, aware
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nabih

Nabih is the Arabic adjective nabīh, 'alert, clever, eminent'. It describes someone both sharp-minded and well known. The name is particularly common in Lebanon and Syria; the Lebanese politician Nabih Berri is a prominent bearer.

Is Nabih a Muslim name?

Yes. Nabih is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent and distinguished.

Where is the name Nabih used?

Most common in Lebanon, Syria and Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Nabih

NabeehNabeh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nabih mean?

Nabih means 'Intelligent, alert, distinguished'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nabih a Muslim name?

Yes. Nabih is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent and distinguished.

How do you write Nabih in Arabic?

Nabih is written نبيه in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nabih?

Nabih is pronounced nah-BEEH.

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