صبحي

Sobhy

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Sobhy is a Muslim boy name meaning “Of the morning; bright as dawn”.

MeaningOf the morning; bright as dawn
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingصبحي
PronunciationSOB-hee
Arabic rootص ب ح (ṣ-b-ḥ) — morning, dawn
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sobhy

Sobhy (Ṣubḥī) is formed from ṣubḥ, the dawn or early morning, with the -ī ending typical of Egyptian names. It suggests freshness and brightness. The name was very common in twentieth-century Egypt and the Levant; the Egyptian actor Mohamed Sobhy is a well-known bearer. Subhi is the usual spelling in Syria and Iraq.

Is Sobhy a Muslim name?

Yes. Sobhy (Subhi) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning of the dawn.

Is Sobhy in the Quran?

The word appears in the Quran: 'And by the dawn when it breathes' (Quran 81:18).

Where is the name Sobhy used?

Common in Egypt, Syria and Iraq, mostly among older generations.

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Spellings and variants of Sobhy

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sobhy mean?

Sobhy means 'Of the morning; bright as dawn'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Sobhy a Muslim name?

Yes. Sobhy (Subhi) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning of the dawn.

How do you write Sobhy in Arabic?

Sobhy is written صبحي in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sobhy?

Sobhy is pronounced SOB-hee.

Is Sobhy mentioned in the Quran?

The word appears in the Quran: 'And by the dawn when it breathes' (Quran 81:18).

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