Sabiha
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sabiha
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Sabiha is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Sabihah. Its meanings include terms like 'the beautiful', 'the pretty', 'the lovely', or 'the graceful'. These meanings are associated with the early morning hours.
What does the name Sabiha mean?
Sabiha is a feminine name variant of Arabic origin, derived from the name Sabihah. Translated, it means 'the beautiful', 'the pretty', 'the lovely', or 'the graceful'. The name describes something beautiful that rises, similar to a sunrise. The word sabihah (صَبِيحَة) stands for 'bright as the morning', 'beautiful', 'gorgeous', 'pretty', 'graceful', and 'fine'. There are also other variants such as Sabih, Sabeeh, Sabeah, Sabeih, Sabieh, and Sabyh.
Where does the name Sabiha come from?
The name Sabiha has its roots in Arabic and means among other things 'the beautiful' or 'the graceful'.
How do you pronounce Sabiha?
The pronunciation of the name Sabiha is three syllables and softly stressed. It is pronounced as 'Sa-bi-ha' [zaˈbiːha] or [saˈbiːha]. The name begins with a gentle S sound that transitions into the open A vowel. The stressed middle syllable with a long i gives the name a certain tension. The breathy H before the last vowel provides an airy sound quality. Overall, Sabiha sounds elegant, soft, and melodic.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Sabiha enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,107th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017 at 1,518th. In the last ten years, Sabiha has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it at 2,193rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 2,284th. Worldwide, the popularity of Sabiha varies in different countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Sabi / Sabo
Similar first names
Famous people
- Sabiha Al Khemir (Tunisian writer)
- Sabiha Bengütaş (Turkish sculptor)
- Sabiha Gökçen (aviator and the world's first female fighter pilot)
- Sabiha Khanum (actress from the United Kingdom)
- Sabiha Sertel (Turkish journalist)
- Sabiha Sumar (film director from Pakistan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sabiha
What does the name Sabiha mean?
Sabiha is a feminine first name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the beautiful', 'the pretty', or 'the graceful'. It describes something beautiful that rises, similar to a sunrise.
Where does the name Sabiha come from?
The name Sabiha has its roots in Arabic and is also used in the Turkish language. It describes qualities such as 'bright as the morning' and 'graceful'.
How popular is the name Sabiha?
The popularity of the name Sabiha varies by region, but it is appreciated in many Arabic-speaking and Turkish countries.