Shuayb

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 from false gods and to guide them away from dishonesty and cheating one another.

The name is said to mean "who shows the right path", though other interpretations include that it means "separated, split" or "tribe, race". It may additionally be spelled as Shuaib.

Pronounced shoo-AY-ib.

As of October 2026, Shuayb ranked #7125 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.