طيب

Tayeb

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Tayeb is a Muslim boy name meaning “Good, pure, kind”.

MeaningGood, pure, kind
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingطيب
PronunciationTAY-yeb
Arabic rootط ي ب (ṭ-y-b) — good, pure
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Tayeb

Tayeb is the Maghrebi and Levantine spelling of Ṭayyib, 'good, pure, wholesome'. In Algeria and Morocco it is often written Tayeb or Taïeb. Al-Ṭayyib, the Good, is described in a hadith as an attribute of God, who 'is good and accepts only what is good'. The Turkish form is Tayyip.

Is Tayeb a Muslim name?

Yes. Tayeb (Tayyib) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'good and pure'.

Where is the name Tayeb used?

Common in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Levant.

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Spellings and variants of Tayeb

TayyibTayyabTaiebTayyip

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tayeb mean?

Tayeb means 'Good, pure, kind'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Tayeb a Muslim name?

Yes. Tayeb (Tayyib) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'good and pure'.

How do you write Tayeb in Arabic?

Tayeb is written طيب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Tayeb?

Tayeb is pronounced TAY-yeb.

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