Boy name
Thalib name meaning
“seeker, student”
Thalib is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “seeker” or “student.” It comes from ṭālib, a word for someone who seeks or studies, derived from the verb ṭalaba, “to seek.” Talib is a spelling variant that represents the same Arabic source and meaning.
What does Thalib mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Thalib
From Arabic ṭālib, a seeker or student, derived from the verb ṭalaba, to seek.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Thalib in Islam and the Quran
Thalib does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الطالب) does, for example in QS Al-Hajj [22]: 73.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Thalib
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Thalib, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Thalib: seeker, student
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Farisi: associated with Persia
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Thalib Nafiudin Anwaruddin
Meaning of each word
- Thalib: seeker, student
- Nafiudin: one who benefits the faith
- Anwaruddin: lights of the faith
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Thalib Syaifulloh
Meaning of each word
- Thalib: seeker, student
- Syaifulloh: sword of God
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Meaning of each word
- Hidayatul: guidance, direction toward truth
- Thalib: seeker, student
- Irvan: knowledge, deep understanding
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Thalib Alwan
Meaning of each word
- Thalib: seeker, student
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
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Meaning of each word
- Thalib: seeker, student
- Saepuloh: sword of God
- Rawi: storyteller or narrator
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How to pronounce Thalib
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /talib/ |
| Arabic script | طالب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦭꦶꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒ᮪ᮠᮜᮤᮘ᮪ |
Is Thalib a boy’s name?
Yes, Thalib is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Thalib ranks #700 among boy names in our data sample (29 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 Thalib
Names with related meanings
- Arifin♂Those who possess knowledge
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Aji♂Valuable
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Idris♂Studious in traditional interpretation
- Fahmi♂Related to understanding
- Didik♂To guide, to educate
- Fikri♂Relating to thought or ideas
- Pramono♂Measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Siswanto♂Associated with a pupil or learner
- Adji♂Valuable
Famous people named Thalib
- A.M. Thalib · b. 1922
- Thalib · b. 1964
- Thalib Mutiara Turky
FAQ about the name Thalib
What is the meaning of Thalib?
Thalib means seeker, student. From Arabic ṭālib, a seeker or student, derived from the verb ṭalaba, to seek.
Is Thalib a boy’s name?
Yes, Thalib is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Thalib?
Thalib is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Thalib in the Quran?
Thalib does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الطالب) does, for example in QS Al-Hajj [22]: 73.
How many syllables does Thalib have?
Thalib has 2 syllables (Tha-lib) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Thalib?
Thalib ranks #700 among boy names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Thalib?
Other spellings: Talib.
What full names go well with Thalib?
Some ideas: Thalib Afdhal Farisi; Thalib Nafiudin Anwaruddin; Thalib Syaifulloh.
Famous people named Thalib?
Notable people named Thalib include A.M. Thalib, Thalib, Thalib Mutiara Turky.
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