Tayyib
Tayyib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Good, pure, pleasant”.
| Meaning | Good, pure, pleasant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طيّب |
| Pronunciation | TAI-yib |
| Arabic root | ط ي ب (ṭ-y-b) — to be good, pure, pleasant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tayyib
Tayyib is the classical transliteration of the Arabic adjective ṭayyib: good, pure, pleasant and lawful. In Turkish it appears as Tayyip, familiar from the middle name of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and in North Africa as Tayeb. Early Muslim sources list al-Ṭayyib among the names of a son of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who died young.
Is Tayyib a Muslim name?
Yes. Tayyib is an Arabic Muslim name meaning good and pure, used from Morocco to Pakistan.
Is Tayyib in the Quran?
The root appears often in the Quran, as in 'a good word like a good tree' (Quran 14:24).
Where is the name Tayyib used?
Found across the Muslim world: Tayeb in the Maghreb and Sudan, Tayyip in Turkey, Tayyab in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Tayyib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tayyib mean?
Tayyib means 'Good, pure, pleasant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tayyib a Muslim name?
Yes. Tayyib is an Arabic Muslim name meaning good and pure, used from Morocco to Pakistan.
How do you write Tayyib in Arabic?
Tayyib is written طيّب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tayyib?
Tayyib is pronounced TAI-yib.
Is Tayyib mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears often in the Quran, as in 'a good word like a good tree' (Quran 14:24).