Sakib
Sakib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Piercing, brightly shining”.
| Meaning | Piercing, brightly shining |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali/Turkish form of Thāqib |
| Arabic spelling | ثاقب |
| Pronunciation | SAA-kib |
| Arabic root | ث ق ب (th-q-b) — to pierce |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sakib
Sakib is a common spelling of the Arabic name Thāqib (often written Saqib), meaning piercing or brightly shining, like a star that cuts through the darkness. In Persian, Urdu, Bengali and Turkish the Arabic th sound becomes s, which gives Sakib, Saqib and Turkish Sakıp. The word describes the 'piercing star' in Surat al-Ṭāriq.
Is Sakib a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakib is a Muslim name, a regional form of Arabic Thāqib (Saqib), meaning shining or piercing.
Is Sakib in the Quran?
The root word describes the night star: 'It is the piercing star (al-najm al-thāqib)' (Quran 86:3).
Where is the name Sakib used?
Common in Bangladesh and India as Sakib, in Pakistan as Saqib, and in Turkey and Bosnia as Sakıp or Sakib.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakib mean?
Sakib means 'Piercing, brightly shining'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali/Turkish form of Thāqib.
Is Sakib a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakib is a Muslim name, a regional form of Arabic Thāqib (Saqib), meaning shining or piercing.
How do you write Sakib in Arabic?
Sakib is written ثاقب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sakib?
Sakib is pronounced SAA-kib.
Is Sakib mentioned in the Quran?
The root word describes the night star: 'It is the piercing star (al-najm al-thāqib)' (Quran 86:3).