Boy name
Wahab name meaning
“one who gives abundantly”
Wahab is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic wahhāb, meaning one who gives abundantly. The source word is an intensive form built from a root meaning to give. Its related form Al-Wahhāb is one of the divine names, providing another connection for this Arabic name element.
What does Wahab mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Wahab
Usually represents Arabic wahhāb, an intensive form from the root meaning to give. Al-Wahhāb is one of the divine names.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | W · Wa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Wahab in Islam and the Quran
Wahab does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الوهاب) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 8.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Wahab
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wahab, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Wahab as a first name
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Wahab Ikhlas
Interpretation
May one give generously with heartfelt sincerity and pure intentions.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
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Interpretation
May one give abundantly with capability and achieve repeated success.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
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Wahab Maulana
Interpretation
May one become a protector who gives generously to others.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Interpretation
May one give abundantly with willing acceptance and enduring patience.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
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Wahab Sadik
Interpretation
May one become a generous giver, honest and worthy of trust.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
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Interpretation
May one generously provide sufficiency with an ever purer heart.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Wahab Gamal
Interpretation
May generosity in giving bring forth loveliness and lasting beauty.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
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Wahab Alfath
Interpretation
May one give abundantly and open the way toward victory.Meaning of each word
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Alfath: opening, victory
Wahab as a middle name
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Interpretation
May one generously give support and assistance that lead toward success.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Topik: help toward success
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Interpretation
May one generously offer goodness, wisdom, and words of wise counsel.Meaning of each word
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Interpretation
May one generously provide sufficiency with a heart full of joy.Meaning of each word
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
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Interpretation
May one give abundantly, bringing refreshment, safety, and a state of well-being.Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Interpretation
May one generously provide sustenance with patience and an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Interpretation
May one give abundantly and continue to grow in truth.Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
Wahab as a last name
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Rafi Wahab
Interpretation
May one become a person of elevated character who gives abundantly.Meaning of each word
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
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Azka Wahab
Interpretation
May one give abundantly with a heart growing ever purer.Meaning of each word
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
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Interpretation
May one become a beloved, noble person who gives generously.Meaning of each word
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
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Hilmi Wahab
Interpretation
May one give abundantly with patience and an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
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Nadhif Wahab
Interpretation
May one give abundantly while always maintaining cleanliness and personal care.Meaning of each word
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
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Fariz Wahab
Interpretation
May one give abundantly with the ability to distinguish and discern.Meaning of each word
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
- Wahab: one who gives abundantly
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How to pronounce Wahab
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wahab/ |
| Arabic script | وهاب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦲꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮠᮘ᮪ |
Is Wahab a boy’s name?
Yes, Wahab is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Wahab ranks #190 among boy names in our data sample (94 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wahab
- Wahib♂One who gives generously
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Wayan♂Designation for a firstborn child
- Wahid♂One, single
- Wawan♂Possessing, endowed with a quality
- Wafa♂♀Keeping one's word, fidelity
- Wara♂♀Excellent, chosen, highly valued
- Wawa♂♀To carry
- Wahdi♂Alone, by oneself
- Wahju♂Guidance or a message from God
- Waras♂Sound in body and mind
Names with related meanings
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latif♂Gentle, gracious, considerate
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Natsir♂Helper or defender
Famous people named Wahab
- A. Wahab
- Wahab Abdi · b. 1937
- A Wahab Jufri · b. 1962
- A. Wahab Hasyab · b. 1963
- A. Wahab Nanawi · b. 1944
- A. Wahab Sya'rani · b. 1963
- Abd Wahab · b. 1950
- Abd Wahab Nur · b. 1952
- Abd. Wahab Syahrani · b. 1979
- Wahab Ibrahim · b. 1957
- Wahab Saepi
- Wahab Samad · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Wahab
What is the meaning of Wahab?
Wahab means one who gives abundantly. Usually represents Arabic wahhāb, an intensive form from the root meaning to give. Al-Wahhāb is one of the divine names.
Is Wahab a boy’s name?
Yes, Wahab is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wahab?
Wahab is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Wahab in the Quran?
Wahab does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الوهاب) does, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 8.
How many syllables does Wahab have?
Wahab has 2 syllables (Wa-hab) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Wahab?
Wahab ranks #190 among boy names in our data sample (94 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Wahab?
Some ideas: Wahab Ikhlas; Rafid Wahab Topik; Rafi Wahab.
Famous people named Wahab?
Notable people named Wahab include A. Wahab, Wahab Abdi, A Wahab Jufri.
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