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Arabic

Hiba

هبة

Gift

Girl names

Meaning of Hiba

Gift

About the name Hiba

Hiba comes from the Arabic verb wahaba, “to give,” and means a gift or donation. It is used as a feminine given name; Hiba and Heba are both recorded Latin spellings. The meaning describes the word, not the child’s future traits.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ه
Arabic letters
3
Pronunciation guide
HI-ba
Other spellings
Heba

How to write and say Hiba

In Arabic
هبة
In Latin letters
Hiba

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Hiba?

  • Its Arabic meaning of “gift” is direct and easy to explain.
  • Compare Hiba and Heba against family pronunciation and documents.

Sources & further reading

Wiktionary · هبة ↗

Questions about Hiba

What does Hiba mean?

Gift

How do you write Hiba in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are هبة in Arabic and Hiba in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Hiba?

Our recorded alternatives are Heba. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Hiba pronounced?

Our approximate guide is HI-ba. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.

Does Hiba literally mean a gift?

Yes. The Arabic noun hiba means a gift or donation and comes from the verb “to give.”