Muhib
/muˈħibː/noun
A masculine Arabic given name meaning one who loves or is loving.
Did you know?Muhib comes from the Arabic root ḥ-b-b, the same root behind ḥubb, meaning love, and ḥabīb, meaning beloved.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*ḥ-b-b
“A root associated with love, affection, and belovedness”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ḥabba
“He loved; he cherished”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
muḥibb
“One who loves; a loving person”
Medieval Islamic Period
Arabic
Muḥibb
“A personal name meaning lover or devoted one”
Modern English
English
Muhib
“An Arabic masculine given name”