Ehab
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ehab
The name 'Ehab' (also spelled Ihab) means "gift" or "bestowal" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root و-ه-ب (w-h-b) connoting giving.
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Etymology
The name 'Ehab' (also spelled Ihab) means "gift" or "bestowal" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root و-ه-ب (w-h-b) connoting giving. It is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures, with notable historical context as the name of Ehab (or Ihab), a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Ehab currently ranks #7,822 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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