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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beloved
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- hah-BEEB
Habib is a boy's name with Arabic roots, and it carries a clear, warm meaning: beloved. It's pronounced hah-BEEB, and if you're drawn to names that read as both global and modern, this one fits comfortably into that space.
Meaning & Origin of Habib
Meaning: Beloved.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Habib
hah-BEEBIPA /hɑːˈbiːb/
Popularity of Habib
Habib has stayed a rare choice in the U.S. for decades, peaking at #2751 in 1982 with 17 babies given the name, and sitting at #3470 in 2024 with 33 babies — a small name that's held on rather than faded out.
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FAQ
What does the name Habib mean?
Beloved. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Habib?
Habib is pronounced hah-BEEB (IPA: /hɑːˈbiːb/).
Is Habib a popular name right now?
Habib peaked at #2751 in 1982 and is ranked #3470 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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