Indian name meaning
Sahib
♂ BoySa·hib · 2 syllables
A lord; a master; a companion
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| S | a | h | i | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
3 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 12, then 1 + 2 = 3. So Sahib carries the name number 3.
About the name Sahib
Sahib is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lord; a master; a companion.”
Spoken aloud it is Sa·hib — 2 syllables. Sahib is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahib mean?
Sahib means “A lord; a master; a companion.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Sahib a boy or a girl name?
Sahib is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sahib?
Sahib is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Sahib?
Sahib has 2 syllables and is said as Sa·hib.
What is the numerology number of the name Sahib?
In the Chaldean system, Sahib has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Sahib a common name in India?
Sahib appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Sahib?
For a sister to Sahib, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Sara all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sahib?
Habib, Ghalib, Shakib or Sohaib share Sahib's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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