Habib

Habib Meaning & Origin

About Habib
The surname Habib is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "habib" which means "beloved" or "dear." It is a common surname among Muslims and is often used as a given name as well. The name Habib signifies affection, love, and endearment, reflecting the importance of these qualities within the Arabic culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Habib is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Habib: 4,932
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Habib based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Habib is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HPP
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0101
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH0 B IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/həˈbib/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H110

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Habib in Braille

Here's how to represent Habib in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Habib in braille

How to sign the name Habib using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Habib using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Habib in sign language

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