Boy name
Sabir name meaning
“patient, persevering through hardship”
Sabir is a masculine name from Arabic ṣābir, meaning patient or persevering through hardship. The source word is the active participle of ṣabara, a verb meaning to be patient or endure. This grammatical relationship explains the name's sense of someone who exercises patience or endurance.
What does Sabir mean?
Patient, persevering through hardship
In Indonesian: sabar, tekun menghadapi kesulitan
Origin and cultural usage of Sabir
From Arabic ṣābir, the active participle of ṣabara, meaning to be patient or endure.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sabir in Islam and the Quran
Sabir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صابرا) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 69 and QS Sad [38]: 44. The word occurs in the accusative form, meaning patient.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sabir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sabir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Sabir Habibullah Niam
Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Habibullah: beloved of God
- Niam: blessings or favors
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Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Sabir Nursyamsi
Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Nursyamsi: sunlight
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Meaning of each word
- Dul: servant, devotee
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
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Sabir Fitra
Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Fitra: original nature, innate disposition
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Sabir Hadian Badruttamam
Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Hadian: guide; one who leads
- Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
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How to pronounce Sabir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sabir/ |
| Arabic script | صابر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦧꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮘᮤᮁ |
Is Sabir a boy’s name?
Yes, Sabir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sabir ranks #3,577 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sabir
- Sabar♂Patient, self-controlled
- Sabil♂Way or path
- Sabiq♂One who precedes, a forerunner
- Samir♂Companion for evening conversation
- Said♂Happy, fortunate
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, free from defects
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Sabri♂Associated with patience
- Sahid♂Witness
- Subur♂Growing well and yielding abundantly
- Sabirin♂Those who are patient
- Samin♂Precious, valuable
Famous people named Sabir
- Muh Sabir · b. 1963
- Sabir Djapara
- Sabir Japara
FAQ about the name Sabir
What is the meaning of Sabir?
Sabir means patient, persevering through hardship. From Arabic ṣābir, the active participle of ṣabara, meaning to be patient or endure.
Is Sabir a boy’s name?
Yes, Sabir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sabir?
Sabir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sabir in the Quran?
Sabir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (صابرا) does, for example in QS Al-Kahf [18]: 69 and QS Sad [38]: 44. The word occurs in the accusative form, meaning patient.
How many syllables does Sabir have?
Sabir has 2 syllables (Sa-bir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sabir?
Sabir ranks #3,577 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sabir?
Some ideas: Sabir Habibullah Niam; Sabir Thoriq Rayhan; Sabir Nursyamsi.
Famous people named Sabir?
Notable people named Sabir include Muh Sabir, Sabir Djapara, Sabir Japara.
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