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Male Name

Habib

ħa.ˈbiːb
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

beloved
Chocolatier characters
I Dream of Jeannie characters
love
Orthodox saints

Writing Systems

حبيبArabic
حبیبPersianUrdu
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
classic120%
wholesome100%
strong100%
refined80%
strange120%
simple80%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

Habib (Arabic: حبيب, romanized: ḥabīb; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ]), sometimes written as Habeeb, is an Arabic masculine given name, occasional surname, and honorific, with the meaning "beloved" or "my love", or "darling". It also forms the famous Arabic word ‘Habibi’ which is used to refer to a friend or a significant other in the aspect of love or admiration. The name is popular throughout the Muslim World, though particularly in the Middle East and Africa. In other countries, especially i...

Etymology

Original Form:

حبيب

Evolution:

The name has retained its original form and meaning throughout centuries, signifying 'beloved' or 'darling'.

Source:

Arabic

Related Names

ḥabīb

Root

Habiba

Feminine Form

Həbib

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