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