Sobir
Sobir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Patient, steadfast”.
| Meaning | Patient, steadfast |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Ṣābir |
| Arabic spelling | صابر |
| Pronunciation | SOH-beer |
| Arabic root | ص ب ر (ṣ-b-r) — to be patient |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sobir
Sobir is the Uzbek and Tajik form of Ṣābir, 'one who is patient'. In these languages the long Arabic ā is pronounced and written as o, which also gives names like Sobira and Hojiakbar. Patience (ṣabr) is one of the virtues most praised in the Quran, which promises that God is with the patient.
Is Sobir a Muslim name?
Yes. Sobir is the Central Asian form of Sabir, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'patient'.
Is Sobir in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, God is with the patient' (Quran 2:153).
Where is the name Sobir used?
Common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sobir mean?
Sobir means 'Patient, steadfast'. It comes from Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Ṣābir.
Is Sobir a Muslim name?
Yes. Sobir is the Central Asian form of Sabir, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'patient'.
How do you write Sobir in Arabic?
Sobir is written صابر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sobir?
Sobir is pronounced SOH-beer.
Is Sobir mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, God is with the patient' (Quran 2:153).