Wahiba
Wahiba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Little gift, a gift from God”.
| Meaning | Little gift, a gift from God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi diminutive |
| Arabic spelling | وهيبة |
| Pronunciation | wah-HEE-bah |
| Arabic root | و ه ب (w-h-b) — to give, to grant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Wahiba
Wahiba is generally explained as a diminutive of Wahba or Hiba, meaning a gift, from the root w-h-b that also gives the divine name al-Wahhāb, the Bestower. The pattern with a long ī in the second syllable is the classic Arabic diminutive shape that Algerian and Moroccan naming uses for many girls' names, such as Ourida and Fatiha.
Is Wahiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Wahiba is a North African Muslim name of Arabic origin, usually understood as 'little gift', from the same root as al-Wahhāb, a name of God.
Where is the name Wahiba used?
Common in Algeria and Morocco, sometimes written Ouahiba in French documents.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wahiba mean?
Wahiba means 'Little gift, a gift from God'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi diminutive.
Is Wahiba a Muslim name?
Yes. Wahiba is a North African Muslim name of Arabic origin, usually understood as 'little gift', from the same root as al-Wahhāb, a name of God.
How do you write Wahiba in Arabic?
Wahiba is written وهيبة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Wahiba?
Wahiba is pronounced wah-HEE-bah.