Habibullah
/ˌhæbɪˈbʊlə/noun
An Arabic masculine given name meaning one who is beloved by God.
Did you know?Ḥabīb Allāh, “Beloved of God,” is a traditional Islamic epithet associated especially with the Prophet Muhammad, though the name is also used by many people.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*ḥ-b-b
“A root associated with love, affection, and being beloved”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ḥabība
“Beloved woman or loved one”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ḥabīb
“Beloved, dear, or intimate friend”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
Allāh
“God; the supreme deity in Islam”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
Ḥabīb Allāh
“Beloved of God; an honorific religious expression and personal name”
Modern English
English
Habibullah
“An Arabic-derived masculine given name”