كلمة الشهر
هبة
Welcome to the second installment in our series of Arabic words showcasing the generosity and compassion of the Arab culture! Last month we highlighted this giving culture through the word ‘sadaqah’ (صدقة). To continue this blog series, today we are highlighting هبة.
Transliterated as ‘hiba’, it means a gift in its simplest translation, but ‘hiba’ means much more than just a gift, or a present. In fact, there is a different Arabic word that is used for the types of gifts we give on Christmas and birthdays: هدية (hadieh). When ‘hiba’ is used it usually means a donation or grant; something more than just a normal gift, a special gift given from the heart. This is the reason why it is such a popular name in Arab culture; the daughter is viewed as a truly special gift, one that is life-changing. The word stems from the verb وهب (wahaba), which means to give or donate, and ‘hiba’ represents the noun form of this verb.
There are numerous words in Arabic that translate to giving, donating, and granting, like منح (manaha), أعطى (a’ataa) and تبرع (tabara’a). ‘Hiba’ provides a deeper meaning than all these words, though, as it is more than just giving and donating; it is the process of enduing, or endowing a special gift that holds a special quality, making it more than just a mere gift.
We hope you enjoyed the second entry in our Arabic word of the month series. We look forward to continuing to highlight the compassion and generosity of the Arab culture through the beauty of the Arabic language.
My name is Hiba!
Hiba ka mazhab to hindo a rha hi ya q please reply
Beautiful article – my daughter’s name is Hiba and I love her so much!
I am Hiba 🙂
Hi
Hiba ka mazhab to hindo a rha hi ya q please reply
My sis names hiba and she’s everything for real love her sm
im hiba and i think my name is soo pretty i think my name is my standing and my name tag forever and ever <3
My name is Hiba and it means “gift”
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We have Hiba in Somalia too with same meaning But I didn’t know it is of Arabic origin. One of our most known and best singers ever is called Hiba Mohamed.
Am Hiba
I am😂
my friends name is hiba
buhari is gotten from hiba which is Ehizoba in ancient time
hiba is gotten from Ehizoba that is buhari
I love my name
I have loving friends from Beirut whose only daughter’s name is “Hiba”. It’s a perfect name for her. I plan to look each month for your ‘Name of the Month”. Thank you.
My name is Hiba
I really like because about its meaning it’s a short name H,I,B,A four letter
Hi I love the name hiba it’s just perfect 🤩
Hello i am hiba ghafoori