About Khatib
The surname Khatib is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "khatib," which means "preacher" or "orator" in Arabic. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who held the role of a preacher or a public speaker in Islamic communities. The name Khatib signifies a person who was responsible for delivering sermons, leading prayers, and providing religious guidance to the community.
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The surname Khatib is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khatib based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Khatib in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Khatib using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.