ذهيب

Zuhaib

boyArabic, South Asian spelling

Zuhaib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little gold, precious”.

MeaningLittle gold, precious
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, South Asian spelling
Arabic spellingذهيب
Pronunciationzoo-HAYB
Arabic rootذ ه ب (dh-h-b) — gold
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zuhaib

Zuhaib is a South Asian spelling of Dhuhayb, a diminutive of dhahab, 'gold', so it is usually explained as 'little piece of gold' or 'precious'. Because Urdu speakers pronounce the Arabic dh as z, the name is written Zuhaib or Zohaib in Pakistan and India. It is sometimes confused with Suhaib, which is a different name.

Is Zuhaib a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhaib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, widely used in Pakistan and India, with the meaning 'little gold' or 'precious'.

Where is the name Zuhaib used?

Common among Muslim families in Pakistan and India, usually spelled Zohaib or Zuhaib.

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Spellings and variants of Zuhaib

ZohaibZuhaybZuhaeb

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zuhaib mean?

Zuhaib means 'Little gold, precious'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian spelling.

Is Zuhaib a Muslim name?

Yes. Zuhaib is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, widely used in Pakistan and India, with the meaning 'little gold' or 'precious'.

How do you write Zuhaib in Arabic?

Zuhaib is written ذهيب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zuhaib?

Zuhaib is pronounced zoo-HAYB.

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