Waheb
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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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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