Thuwaybah
Thuwaybah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Diminutive Arabic name, linked to reward or returning”.
| Meaning | Diminutive Arabic name, linked to reward or returning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ثويبة |
| Pronunciation | thoo-WAY-bah |
| Arabic root | ث و ب (th-w-b) — to return; reward |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Thuwaybah
Thuwaybah is a classical diminutive generally connected to the root th-w-b, which gives thawāb (reward), though its exact sense is not certain. Thuwayba was a freedwoman of Abū Lahab who briefly nursed the infant Muhammad ﷺ, making her his foster-mother along with Ḥalīma; the Prophet ﷺ honoured her throughout his life.
Is Thuwaybah a Muslim name?
Yes. Thuwaybah is a Muslim name, remembered as the name of one of the Prophet's wet-nurses.
Where is the name Thuwaybah used?
Rare, chosen mainly for its connection to the Prophet's infancy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thuwaybah mean?
Thuwaybah means 'Diminutive Arabic name, linked to reward or returning'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Thuwaybah a Muslim name?
Yes. Thuwaybah is a Muslim name, remembered as the name of one of the Prophet's wet-nurses.
How do you write Thuwaybah in Arabic?
Thuwaybah is written ثويبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Thuwaybah?
Thuwaybah is pronounced thoo-WAY-bah.