Habiba
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Habiba
The name 'Habiba' means "beloved" or "sweetheart" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root Ḥ-B-B (ح-ب-ب), which conveys love and affection.
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Etymology
The name 'Habiba' means "beloved" or "sweetheart" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root Ḥ-B-B (ح-ب-ب), which conveys love and affection. It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with historical significance as the name of Habiba bint Kharija, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and later as a common feminine given name across the Muslim world.
Habiba currently ranks #4,918 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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