Girl name
Nabihah name meaning
“intelligent, distinguished”
Nabihah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent or distinguished. Its source is nabīhah, the feminine form of the Arabic word nabīh, which carries those meanings. The name therefore draws both its feminine form and its stated meanings from the same Arabic source.
What does Nabihah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Nabihah
From Arabic nabīhah, the feminine of nabīh, meaning intelligent or distinguished.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nabihah in Islam and the Quran
Nabihah 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.
How to pronounce Nabihah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nabihah/ |
| Arabic script | نبيهة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦧꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮘᮤᮠᮂ |
Is Nabihah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nabihah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nabihah is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nabihah
Names with related meanings
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Sofia♀Wisdom and sound judgment
- Sumantri♂♀A good counselor
- Ray♂♀Counsel and protection
- Hikmah♀Wisdom and deep understanding
- Rai♂♀Counsel and protection
- Sonya♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Budiarti♀Wisdom and meaning
- Sonia♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Rosidah♀Rightly guided woman
- Widayati♀Knowledge, learned
- Boedi♂♀Intellect, intelligence, moral character
FAQ about the name Nabihah
What is the meaning of Nabihah?
Nabihah means intelligent, distinguished. From Arabic nabīhah, the feminine of nabīh, meaning intelligent or distinguished.
Is Nabihah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nabihah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nabihah?
Nabihah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nabihah in the Quran?
Nabihah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nabihah have?
Nabihah has 3 syllables (Na-bi-hah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nabihah?
Nabihah is rare in our data sample.
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