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Shibli: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“of the lion cub”
شبلی
شِبْلِيّ
What Shibli means
Shibli (شبلی, Arabic شِبْلِيّ) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “of the lion cub”. It comes from the Arabic root ش ب ل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ش ب ل.
Shibli at a glance
- Meaning
- of the lion cub
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- shib-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- S · ش
Meaning of Shibli
- In English
- of the lion cub
- اردو میں معنی
- شیر کے بچے جیسا
Origin and history of Shibli
Shibl, a lion's whelp (Lane), with -ī of relation.
Rootش ب ل
How to say and write Shibli
- Say it
- shib-lee2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Shibli
- Urdu
- شبلی
- Original script
- شِبْلِيّ
- Other spellings
- Shibly
- Known bearer
- Shibli Nomani, scholar and historian
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Shibli
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Shibli.
- Asimaعاصمہprotector; guardianGirlArabic
- Ghaziaغازیہwoman warriorGirlArabic
- Hafsaحفصہlioness (traditional reading)GirlArabic
- Izzaعزہhonour; strengthGirlArabic
- Mansooraمنصورہaided; victoriousGirlArabic
- Nashitaناشطہlively, energeticGirlArabic
- Sher Banoشیر بانوlioness; brave ladyGirlPersian
- ZafiraظافرہvictoriousGirlArabic
Names like Shibli
- Aazimعازمresolute; determinedBoyArabic
- Abbasعباسstern-faced; a lionBoyArabic
- Abdul Qaharعبدالقہارservant of the SubduerBoyArabic
- Abdul Qawiعبدالقویservant of the Most StrongBoyArabic
- Abisعابسstern; frowningBoyArabic
- Akbarاکبرgreater; greatestBoyArabic
- Alamdarعلمدارstandard-bearerBoyPersian
- Alamgirعالمگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
- Ali Sherعلی شیرAli the lionBoyArabic
- Alpالپbrave warrior; heroBoyTurkish
Names that sound like Shibli
Questions about the name Shibli
What does the name Shibli mean?
Shibli means “of the lion cub”. In Urdu: شیر کے بچے جیسا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Shibli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Shibli is a boy’s name.
Is Shibli a Muslim name?
Yes. Shibli is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Shibl, a lion's whelp (Lane), with -ī of relation.
How do you pronounce Shibli?
Say it “shib-lee”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Shibli in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Shibli is written شبلی. In its original script: شِبْلِيّ.
What are other spellings of Shibli?
Shibli is also spelled Shibly.
Who is a famous person named Shibli?
Shibli Nomani, scholar and historian
Is the meaning of Shibli 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.