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Arabic
"deputy, leader"
Nawab is a royal title used in South Asian states, indicating a leader whose position might be compared to that of a prince. Derived from the Arabic naib meaning "deputy, leader", it is also used to…
Hindi, Punjabi
"teacher and leader"
Gurnawab combines the element guru , meaning "teacher" or "spiritual guide", with Nawab , a royal title used in South Asian states, indicating a leader. A literal meaning of the name would be…
Awab is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the root meaning 'to return' or 'to repent.' In Islamic tradition, the term 'awwab' describes someone who frequently turns to God in…
English occupational name
"weaver"
This pleasant single-syllable surname might be especially appealing to someone involved with the internet (and who isn't?)--even if some others might see it as a drawback. Webb is one of those names…
Zohaib is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'golden' or 'like gold'. It derives from the Arabic word 'dhahab' (gold) and carries connotations of value, preciousness, and radiance. Popular in…
Diminutive of Jebediah, Hebrew
"beloved friend"
Both Jeb and Jed are very attractive Old Testament short forms with long and bright futures. Jeb's main current association is with the Bush brother and former governor of Florida, but the name was a…
"who shows the right path"
Also spelled as Shuayb, this was the name of an Islamic prophet, sent to guide the people of Midian, a region in West Asia. The name is said to mean "who shows the right path", though other…
"brownish-red"
Suhaib was the name of an enslaved Byzantine man, known as Suhaib the Roman, who became one of the first non-Arab companions of the Prophet Mohammad. Other notable bearers include award-winning film…
Adib is a masculine name with Arabic origins meaning 'cultured,' 'educated,' or 'literary person.' This concise yet meaningful name has been used throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim…
The name of an Islamic prophet, sent to guide the people of Midian, a region in West Asia, Shuayb is sometimes connected to the Biblical figure of Jethro. He was called to lead the Midianites aware…