حبيبة

Xabiiba

girlArabic, Somali spelling

Xabiiba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beloved, dear”.

MeaningBeloved, dear
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Somali spelling
Arabic spellingحبيبة
Pronunciationhah-BEE-bah
Arabic rootح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Xabiiba

Xabiiba is the Somali spelling of Ḥabība, 'beloved', with x for ḥ and ii for the long vowel. It is a tender name used across the Muslim world and also written Habiba or Habibo by Somalis. Its masculine form Ḥabīb is an affectionate title of the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Xabiiba a Muslim name?

Yes. Xabiiba is the Somali form of Habiba, an Arabic Muslim name meaning beloved.

Where is the name Xabiiba used?

Used among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xabiiba mean?

Xabiiba means 'Beloved, dear'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.

Is Xabiiba a Muslim name?

Yes. Xabiiba is the Somali form of Habiba, an Arabic Muslim name meaning beloved.

How do you write Xabiiba in Arabic?

Xabiiba is written حبيبة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Xabiiba?

Xabiiba is pronounced hah-BEE-bah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.