Nakib
Nakib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Leader, chief, representative”.
| Meaning | Leader, chief, representative |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, variant spelling of Naqib |
| Arabic spelling | نقيب |
| Pronunciation | nah-KEEB |
| Arabic root | ن ق ب (n-q-b) — to investigate, to oversee |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nakib
Nakib is a spelling of Naqīb, where the Arabic q is written with a k, as often happens in South Asia and Bangladesh. A naqīb was the chosen leader or representative of a group; before the Hijra, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ appointed twelve nuqabāʾ from among the people of Madinah at the Second Pledge of ʿAqaba. Today naqīb is also a military rank, captain.
Is Nakib a Muslim name?
Yes. Nakib is a form of the Arabic name Naqib, meaning leader or chief, a word that appears in the Quran.
Is Nakib in the Quran?
The word naqīb appears in the Quran: 'We raised among them twelve leaders (naqīban)' (Quran 5:12).
Where is the name Nakib used?
Mostly used in Bangladesh and India.
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Spellings and variants of Nakib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nakib mean?
Nakib means 'Leader, chief, representative'. It comes from Arabic, variant spelling of Naqib.
Is Nakib a Muslim name?
Yes. Nakib is a form of the Arabic name Naqib, meaning leader or chief, a word that appears in the Quran.
How do you write Nakib in Arabic?
Nakib is written نقيب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nakib?
Nakib is pronounced nah-KEEB.
Is Nakib mentioned in the Quran?
The word naqīb appears in the Quran: 'We raised among them twelve leaders (naqīban)' (Quran 5:12).