Shabir
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Shabir
The name 'Shabir' means "patient" or "enduring" and derives from the Arabic root *ṣ-b-r* (صبر), which conveys patience and steadfastness.
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Etymology
The name 'Shabir' means "patient" or "enduring" and derives from the Arabic root *ṣ-b-r* (صبر), which conveys patience and steadfastness. It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, particularly among South Asian Muslims, and is notably associated with Imam Hussain's son Ali al-Asghar, who is often referred to as Shabir in Shia tradition.
Shabir currently ranks #4,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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