Shuayb: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Little branch or small community
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
shoo-AYB

Shuayb is an Arabic boy's name meaning “little branch or small community”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Shuayb

Meaning: Little branch or small community.

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: One who shows the right path Actually: While traditionally associated with a prophetic guide in Islam, the name itself is an Arabic diminutive meaning 'little branch' or 'small tribe'.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Shuayb

shoo-AYBIPA /ʃuːˈeɪb/

Popularity of Shuayb

Shuayb doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Shuayb

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