Shabbir
Shabbir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Good, handsome (name of Imam Husayn)”.
| Meaning | Good, handsome (name of Imam Husayn) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew/Aramaic |
| Arabic spelling | شبیر |
| Pronunciation | shab-BEER |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shabbir
Shabbir is a South Asian form of Shubayr, a name associated in hadith literature with Imam Husayn ibn ʿAli. Tradition holds that Hasan, Husayn and Muhsin were named after the sons of Harun, Shabbar, Shubayr and Mubashshir, and that these names mean the same as Hasan and Husayn: good and handsome. It is especially beloved among Shia families.
Is Shabbir a Muslim name?
Yes. Shabbir is a Muslim name honouring Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Shabbir used?
Very common in Pakistan and India, among both Shia and Sunni families.
Gifts with the name Shabbir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shabbir mean?
Shabbir means 'Good, handsome (name of Imam Husayn)'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew/Aramaic.
Is Shabbir a Muslim name?
Yes. Shabbir is a Muslim name honouring Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Shabbir in Arabic?
Shabbir is written شبیر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shabbir?
Shabbir is pronounced shab-BEER.