Khateeb

In Arabic: خَطِيب

Khateeb is one known for eloquence on the pulpit—speaking persuasively and affecting listeners with his argument.

الخَطِيب صاحب البيان في المنبر، يحسن إلقاء الكلام ويُؤثر في السامعين بحُجّته.

  • Boy name
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    خَطِيب, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm خَطِيب.

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What does the name Khateeb mean?
Khateeb is one known for eloquence on the pulpit—speaking persuasively and affecting listeners with his argument.
Is Khateeb a boy or a girl name?
Khateeb is a boy name.
How is Khateeb written in English?
Khateeb in Arabic: خَطِيب.
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