صاحبة

Sahiba

girlArabic, Urdu usage

Sahiba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Companion; lady, mistress”.

MeaningCompanion; lady, mistress
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Urdu usage
Arabic spellingصاحبة
PronunciationSAH-hee-bah
Arabic rootص ح ب (ṣ-ḥ-b) — companion
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sahiba

Sahiba is the feminine of the Arabic Ṣāḥib, 'companion' or 'possessor'. In Urdu, Punjabi and Persian it is also a courteous title for a lady, much like 'madam', and it is given as a name with that sense of dignity. It shares its root with Ṣaḥāba, the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Sahiba a Muslim name?

Yes. Sahiba is an Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning 'companion' or 'lady', popular in South Asia.

Where is the name Sahiba used?

Used in Pakistan and northern India.

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Spellings and variants of Sahiba

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sahiba mean?

Sahiba means 'Companion; lady, mistress'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu usage.

Is Sahiba a Muslim name?

Yes. Sahiba is an Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning 'companion' or 'lady', popular in South Asia.

How do you write Sahiba in Arabic?

Sahiba is written صاحبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sahiba?

Sahiba is pronounced SAH-hee-bah.

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