Sabbir

boyArabic, South Asian usage

Sabbir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Very patient, enduring”.

MeaningVery patient, enduring
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, South Asian usage
PronunciationSAB-beer
Arabic rootص ب ر (ṣ-b-r) — to be patient
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sabbir

Sabbir comes from the Arabic root of ṣabr, 'patience', and is understood as 'very patient, steadfast'. The intensive form is mostly a South Asian naming usage; Arabic speakers more often use Ṣābir or Ṣabūr. It is especially popular in Bangladesh, where it is pronounced with an sh-like s.

Is Sabbir a Muslim name?

Yes. Sabbir is a Muslim name from the Arabic root for patience, meaning 'very patient'.

Is Sabbir in the Quran?

The root is frequent in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah is with the patient' (Quran 2:153).

Where is the name Sabbir used?

Very common in Bangladesh.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sabbir mean?

Sabbir means 'Very patient, enduring'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian usage.

Is Sabbir a Muslim name?

Yes. Sabbir is a Muslim name from the Arabic root for patience, meaning 'very patient'.

How do you pronounce Sabbir?

Sabbir is pronounced SAB-beer.

Is Sabbir mentioned in the Quran?

The root is frequent in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah is with the patient' (Quran 2:153).

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