Khatab
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Khatab
Khatab derives from the Arabic root kh-t-b, meaning "to speak," "to address," or "to propose," and the name literally means "speaker" or "orator." The name is primarily used in Arab and Islamic cultures, with historical prominence including Al-Khatab (the father of Umar ibn al-Khattab, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad).
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Etymology
Khatab derives from the Arabic root kh-t-b, meaning "to speak," "to address," or "to propose," and the name literally means "speaker" or "orator." The name is primarily used in Arab and Islamic cultures, with historical prominence including Al-Khatab (the father of Umar ibn al-Khattab, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad).
Khatab currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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