Tayyab
Tayyab is a Muslim boy name meaning “Good, pure, wholesome”.
| Meaning | Good, pure, wholesome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Arabic spelling | طیب |
| Pronunciation | TAI-yab |
| Arabic root | ط ي ب (ṭ-y-b) — to be good, pure, pleasant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tayyab
Tayyab is the usual South Asian spelling of the Arabic ṭayyib, meaning good, pure and pleasant. The same root gives ṭayyibāt, the good and lawful things Muslims are encouraged to enjoy. In Pakistan and India the name is also familiar as Al-Tayyib, an epithet traditionally given to a son of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who died in infancy.
Is Tayyab a Muslim name?
Yes. Tayyab is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning good and pure, widely used in Pakistan and India.
Is Tayyab in the Quran?
The root appears often in the Quran, as in the parable of 'a good word like a good tree' (Quran 14:24).
Where is the name Tayyab used?
Very common in Pakistan and among Urdu-speaking Muslims in India and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Tayyab
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tayyab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tayyab mean?
Tayyab means 'Good, pure, wholesome'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.
Is Tayyab a Muslim name?
Yes. Tayyab is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning good and pure, widely used in Pakistan and India.
How do you write Tayyab in Arabic?
Tayyab is written طیب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tayyab?
Tayyab is pronounced TAI-yab.
Is Tayyab mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears often in the Quran, as in the parable of 'a good word like a good tree' (Quran 14:24).