سابع

Sabiu

boyArabic, Hausa form

Sabiu is a Muslim boy name meaning “Seventh”.

MeaningSeventh
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Hausa form
Arabic spellingسابع
Pronunciationsah-BEE-oo
Arabic rootس ب ع (s-b-ʿ) — seven
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sabiu

Sabiu comes from Arabic sābiʿ, 'seventh', and belongs to the Hausa set of names built on Arabic ordinal numbers, together with Sani, Salisu and Tanimu. Hausa drops the final ʿayn and adds -u. The original numbering sense has largely faded, and the name is given freely today.

Is Sabiu a Muslim name?

Yes. Sabiu is a Hausa Muslim name from the Arabic word for 'seventh'.

Where is the name Sabiu used?

Used among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria.

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Spellings and variants of Sabiu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sabiu mean?

Sabiu means 'Seventh'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.

Is Sabiu a Muslim name?

Yes. Sabiu is a Hausa Muslim name from the Arabic word for 'seventh'.

How do you write Sabiu in Arabic?

Sabiu is written سابع in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sabiu?

Sabiu is pronounced sah-BEE-oo.

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