Boy name
Khatib name meaning
“sermon preacher, orator”
Khatib is a masculine name from Arabic khaṭīb, meaning sermon preacher or orator. The source word describes someone who delivers a sermon or speech and is also used as a title. Chatib is an older spelling of Khatib, sharing the same Arabic source and meaning.
What does Khatib mean?
Sermon preacher, orator
In Indonesian: penyampai khotbah, ahli pidato
Origin and cultural usage of Khatib
Chatib is an older spelling of Khatib, from Arabic khaṭīb. The word denotes a preacher or orator and is also used as a title.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Khatib in Islam and the Quran
Khatib does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Khatib
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Khatib, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Khatib: sermon preacher, orator
- Nabil: noble and honorable
- Emir: commander, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Khatib: sermon preacher, orator
- Affan: maintaining chastity and personal integrity
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
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Khatib Farabi
Meaning of each word
- Khatib: sermon preacher, orator
- Farabi: originating from Farab
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Meaning of each word
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
- Khatib: sermon preacher, orator
- Satar: one who conceals faults
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Khatib Arsy
Meaning of each word
- Khatib: sermon preacher, orator
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
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Meaning of each word
- Khatib: sermon preacher, orator
- Hasyimi: associated with Hashim
- Masturi: covered or concealed
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How to pronounce Khatib
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xatib/ |
| Arabic script | خطيب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꦳ꦠꦶꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮮᮒᮤᮘ᮪ |
Is Khatib a boy’s name?
Yes, Khatib is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Khatib ranks #4,175 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Khatib
- Khabib♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Khalid♂Everlasting, enduring
- Khair♂♀Goodness and good things
- Khalil♂An intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Khalis♂Pure, unmixed
- Kharis♂Guardian or protector
- Khaliq♂Creator, one who creates
- Khafid♂Guardian, preserver
- Khakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Khalif♂Successor or replacement
- Khamim♂Close companion
- Kharie♂♀Goodness
Famous people named Khatib
- R.B. Khatib Pahlawan Kayo · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Khatib
What is the meaning of Khatib?
Khatib means sermon preacher, orator. Chatib is an older spelling of Khatib, from Arabic khaṭīb. The word denotes a preacher or orator and is also used as a title.
Is Khatib a boy’s name?
Yes, Khatib is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Khatib?
Khatib is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Khatib in the Quran?
Khatib does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Khatib have?
Khatib has 2 syllables (Kha-tib) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Khatib?
Khatib ranks #4,175 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Khatib?
Other spellings: Chatib.
What full names go well with Khatib?
Some ideas: Khatib Nabil Emir; Khatib Affan Hafizh; Khatib Farabi.
Famous people named Khatib?
Notable people named Khatib include R.B. Khatib Pahlawan Kayo.
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