Wahab: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The generous giver / bestower
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
wah-HAHB

Wahab is an Arabic boy's name meaning “the generous giver / bestower”. It appears in our list of 100+ Baby Names That Mean Gift From God.

Meaning & Origin of Wahab

Meaning: The generous giver / bestower.

Origin: Arabic.

How to Pronounce Wahab

wah-HAHBIPA /wæˈhɑːb/

Popularity of Wahab

Wahab 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.

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