Thaaqib
Thaaqib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Piercing, brightly shining”.
| Meaning | Piercing, brightly shining |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ثاقب |
| Pronunciation | THAA-qib |
| Arabic root | ث ق ب (th-q-b) — to pierce |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Thaaqib
Thaaqib is a spelling of Arabic Thāqib, 'piercing', used of a star whose light pierces the darkness and of a sharp, penetrating mind. In South Asia it is usually written Saqib, reflecting the Urdu pronunciation of the letter thāʾ as s. The long-vowel spelling Thaaqib is common among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Thaaqib a Muslim name?
Yes. Thaaqib (Thāqib) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning piercing or brightly shining, with a Quranic connection.
Is Thaaqib in the Quran?
The word describes the night star in Surah al-Tariq: 'the piercing star' (an-najmu th-thāqib) (Quran 86:3).
Where is the name Thaaqib used?
As Saqib it is common in Pakistan and India; Thaqib/Thaaqib is used in the Gulf and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Thaaqib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thaaqib mean?
Thaaqib means 'Piercing, brightly shining'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Thaaqib a Muslim name?
Yes. Thaaqib (Thāqib) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning piercing or brightly shining, with a Quranic connection.
How do you write Thaaqib in Arabic?
Thaaqib is written ثاقب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Thaaqib?
Thaaqib is pronounced THAA-qib.
Is Thaaqib mentioned in the Quran?
The word describes the night star in Surah al-Tariq: 'the piercing star' (an-najmu th-thāqib) (Quran 86:3).