طالبة

Taliba

girlArabic

Taliba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Seeker, student of knowledge”.

MeaningSeeker, student of knowledge
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingطالبة
PronunciationTAH-lee-bah
Arabic rootط ل ب (ṭ-l-b) — to seek
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Taliba

Taliba is the feminine of Ṭālib, meaning one who seeks, especially one who seeks knowledge. In everyday Arabic ṭāliba simply means 'female student'. It is used as a given name in South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims, while it remains rare in the Arab world, where it sounds like an ordinary word.

Is Taliba a Muslim name?

Yes. Taliba is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'seeker of knowledge'.

Where is the name Taliba used?

Used occasionally in South Asia and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Taliba

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taliba mean?

Taliba means 'Seeker, student of knowledge'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Taliba a Muslim name?

Yes. Taliba is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'seeker of knowledge'.

How do you write Taliba in Arabic?

Taliba is written طالبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Taliba?

Taliba is pronounced TAH-lee-bah.

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