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Wahab: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“gift”

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وہب

وَهْب

Wahab (وہب, Arabic وَهْب) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “gift”. It comes from the Arabic root و ه ب. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, و ه ب.

Wahab at a glance

Meaning: gift
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: wa-hab
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: W · و

Meaning of Wahab

In English: gift
اردو میں معنی: عطیہ، بخشش

Origin and history of Wahab

Lane gives wahb as a gift. In Pakistan Wahab is also used as a short form of Abdul Wahab.

Rootو ه ب

How to say and write Wahab

Say it: wa-hab2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Wahab
Urdu: وہب
Original script: وَهْب
Other spellings: Wahb
Known bearer: Wahb ibn Munabbih, early Yemeni narrator
Themes: Kindness

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Questions about the name Wahab

What does the name Wahab mean?

Wahab means “gift”. In Urdu: عطیہ، بخشش. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Wahab a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Wahab is a boy’s name.

Is Wahab a Muslim name?

Yes. Wahab is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives wahb as a gift. In Pakistan Wahab is also used as a short form of Abdul Wahab.

How do you pronounce Wahab?

Say it “wa-hab”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Wahab in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Wahab is written وہب. In its original script: وَهْب.

What are other spellings of Wahab?

Wahab is also spelled Wahb.

Who is a famous person named Wahab?

Wahb ibn Munabbih, early Yemeni narrator

Is the meaning of Wahab 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.