Sahib
Sahib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Companion, friend; owner”.
| Meaning | Companion, friend; owner |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | صاحب |
| Pronunciation | SAH-hib |
| Arabic root | ص ح ب (ṣ-ḥ-b) — to accompany |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sahib
Sahib is Arabic ṣāḥib, a companion, friend or owner, from the same root as ṣaḥāba, the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. In Urdu, Persian and Hindi it also became a respectful title ('sahib', sir). As a given name it appears in South Asia and Azerbaijan, and in compounds such as Sahibzada (son of a noble).
Is Sahib a Muslim name?
Yes. Sahib is an Arabic word meaning companion, used as a name by Muslims, especially in South Asia and the Caucasus.
Is Sahib in the Quran?
The Quran uses the word for Abu Bakr in the cave: 'when he said to his companion (ṣāḥibihi), Do not grieve, indeed Allah is with us' (Quran 9:40).
Where is the name Sahib used?
Used mostly in Pakistan, India and Azerbaijan, both as a given name and as an honorific.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahib mean?
Sahib means 'Companion, friend; owner'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sahib a Muslim name?
Yes. Sahib is an Arabic word meaning companion, used as a name by Muslims, especially in South Asia and the Caucasus.
How do you write Sahib in Arabic?
Sahib is written صاحب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sahib?
Sahib is pronounced SAH-hib.
Is Sahib mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran uses the word for Abu Bakr in the cave: 'when he said to his companion (ṣāḥibihi), Do not grieve, indeed Allah is with us' (Quran 9:40).