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Sabiq: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“foremost; one who goes before”

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سابق

سَابِق

Sabiq (سابق, Arabic سَابِق) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “foremost; one who goes before”. It comes from the Arabic root س ب ق. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س ب ق.

Sabiq at a glance

Meaning: foremost; one who goes before
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: saa-biq
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Sabiq

In English: foremost; one who goes before
اردو میں معنی: آگے بڑھنے والا

Origin and history of Sabiq

Active participle of sabaqa, to outstrip (Lane); al-sābiqūn, the foremost, occurs in the Quran (56:10).

Rootس ب ق

How to say and write Sabiq

Say it: saa-biq2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Sabiq
Urdu: سابق
Original script: سَابِق
Other spellings: Saabiq
Themes: Virtue

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Questions about the name Sabiq

What does the name Sabiq mean?

Sabiq means “foremost; one who goes before”. In Urdu: آگے بڑھنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Sabiq a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sabiq is a boy’s name.

Is Sabiq a Muslim name?

Yes. Sabiq is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of sabaqa, to outstrip (Lane); al-sābiqūn, the foremost, occurs in the Quran (56:10).

How do you pronounce Sabiq?

Say it “saa-biq”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Sabiq in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sabiq is written سابق. In its original script: سَابِق.

What are other spellings of Sabiq?

Sabiq is also spelled Saabiq.

Is the meaning of Sabiq verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.