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Habiba name meaning

حبيبة

Habiba · ha-BEE-bah

Beloved; dear to the heart.

Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Arabic root
ح ب ب
Pronunciation
ha-BEE-bah
Other spellings
Habibah

About the name Habiba

Habiba comes from the root h-b-b, love, and means beloved or darling. The masculine "habibi" is one of the most familiar Arabic words worldwide. It is especially popular in Egypt, where it is a favourite for girls. Spellings include Habiba and Habibah. It is warm and easy to pronounce in English. The stress falls on the second syllable, with a long "ee".

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What is the origin of the name Habiba?

Habiba (حبيبة) is an Arabic name, from the Arabic root ح ب ب. Beloved; dear to the heart.

How do you write Habiba in Arabic?

In Arabic script it is written حبيبة. In English it is also spelled Habibah.