طيبة

Tayba

girlArabic

Tayba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good, pure; a name of Madinah”.

MeaningGood, pure; a name of Madinah
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingطيبة
PronunciationTAY-bah
Arabic rootط ي ب (ṭ-y-b) — good, pure
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Tayba

Tayba (Ṭayba) means 'good' or 'pleasant' and is one of the names the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave to Madinah, replacing its earlier name Yathrib; a hadith in Muslim reports, 'God named Madinah Ṭāba'. The name therefore carries a strong link to the Prophet's city. Taiba is a common alternative spelling.

Is Tayba a Muslim name?

Yes. Tayba is a Muslim name meaning 'good, pure', and it is one of the names of Madinah.

Where is the name Tayba used?

Used in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Tayba

TaibaTayyibaTaibahToyba

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tayba mean?

Tayba means 'Good, pure; a name of Madinah'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Tayba a Muslim name?

Yes. Tayba is a Muslim name meaning 'good, pure', and it is one of the names of Madinah.

How do you write Tayba in Arabic?

Tayba is written طيبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Tayba?

Tayba is pronounced TAY-bah.

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