Habiba

ha-BEE-ba

Arabic

"beloved, sweetheart"

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 Ghribi Tunisian runner
• Marguerite "Habiba" Msika Tunisian singer, dancer and actress
• Habiba Nosheen Pakistani,Canadian journalist
• Habiba Sarobi Afghan hematologist; first Afghan woman governor
• Habiba Akumu Obama Kenyan paternal grandmother of U.S. President Barack Obama
• Habiba Djahnine Algerian film producer
• Habiba Marzouk Egyptian rhythmic gymnast

The name Habiba in Pop Culture

• Habiba Ahmed character on British television soap Eastenders