Habiba
ha-BEE-ba
Arabic
"beloved, sweetheart"
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Habiba Origin and Meaning
The name Habiba is a girl's name of African origin meaning "beloved, sweetheart".
A name whose sweet sound matches with its meaning, Habiba is popular in Somalia and North Africa. It comes from the Arabic habib meaning "dear, beloved", making it a bright and endearing choice.
Famous People Named Habiba
- Habiba GhribiTunisian runner
- Marguerite "Habiba" MsikaTunisian singer, dancer and actress
- Habiba NosheenPakistani,Canadian journalist
- Habiba SarobiAfghan hematologist; first Afghan woman governor
- Habiba Akumu ObamaKenyan paternal grandmother of U.S. President Barack Obama
- Habiba DjahnineAlgerian film producer
- Habiba MarzoukEgyptian rhythmic gymnast
The name Habiba in Pop Culture
- Habiba Ahmedcharacter on British television soap Eastenders