Beloved or dear friend
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to love', Habib is a traditional name used to denote a beloved person or a dear friend. It is frequently used both as a given name and a term of endearment across the Muslim world.
About 29 boys were named Habib in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first President of Tunisia
Malian solo guitarist and singer-songwriter
Senegalese professional footballer
Dean of the Coptic Orthodox Theological College
