Wahab
Wahab is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Bestower, generous giver”.
| Meaning | The Bestower, generous giver |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | وهاب |
| Pronunciation | wah-HAHB |
| Arabic root | و ه ب (w-h-b) — to give, to grant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Wahab
Wahab is a common spelling of Wahhāb, from al-Wahhāb, 'the Bestower', one of the names of Allah. The fuller and preferred form is Abdul Wahab, 'servant of the Bestower', but Wahab alone is widely used in South Asia.
Is Wahab a Muslim name?
Yes. Wahab is an Islamic name linked to the divine name al-Wahhab; many families use the full form Abdul Wahab.
Is Wahab in the Quran?
Al-Wahhab appears in the prayer 'Indeed, You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).
Where is the name Wahab used?
Common in Pakistan and India; in Arab countries usually Abdel Wahab.
Gifts with the name Wahab
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Spellings and variants of Wahab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wahab mean?
Wahab means 'The Bestower, generous giver'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Wahab a Muslim name?
Yes. Wahab is an Islamic name linked to the divine name al-Wahhab; many families use the full form Abdul Wahab.
How do you write Wahab in Arabic?
Wahab is written وهاب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Wahab?
Wahab is pronounced wah-HAHB.
Is Wahab mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Wahhab appears in the prayer 'Indeed, You are the Bestower' (Quran 3:8).