Habiba
In Arabic: حَبِيبَة
The name Habiba: the beloved—someone hoped to be surrounded by love and mercy from God.
اسم حبيبة: المحبوبة التي تُرجى لها المحبة والرحمة في الله.
- Girl name
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Soft sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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Called at home
حَبِيبَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm حَبِيبَة.
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- LubabahAn old name meaning “essence/pith,” used to convey goodness and a pure heartLearn more
Questions parents ask
- What does the name Habiba mean?
- The name Habiba: the beloved—someone hoped to be surrounded by love and mercy from God.
- Is Habiba a boy or a girl name?
- Habiba is a girl name.
- How is Habiba written in English?
- Habiba in Arabic: حَبِيبَة.
- Does Habiba fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.