Talib
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Talib
Talib derives from the Arabic root ṭ-l-b, meaning "seeker" or "student," literally one who seeks knowledge or pursues something.
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Etymology
Talib derives from the Arabic root ṭ-l-b, meaning "seeker" or "student," literally one who seeks knowledge or pursues something. The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arab, and Muslim cultures across the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim diaspora communities, with historical significance including its bearing by Ali ibn Abi Talib, a central figure in Islamic history as the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.
Talib currently ranks #13,667 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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