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Waheb

Quick answerWaheb is an Arabic name meaning "giver" or "one who gives generously," derived from the Arabic root w-h-b (وهب) which denotes the act of giving or bestowing.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,272
TrendVintage
Peak year1967
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Numerology3 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,272

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Waheb

Waheb is an Arabic name meaning "giver" or "one who gives generously," derived from the Arabic root w-h-b (وهب) which denotes the act of giving or bestowing.

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Etymology

Waheb is an Arabic name meaning "giver" or "one who gives generously," derived from the Arabic root w-h-b (وهب) which denotes the act of giving or bestowing. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Arab societies, with historical usage among Islamic scholars and notable figures throughout the medieval and modern Islamic world.

Waheb currently ranks #1,272 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.

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