Nabi

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Pronounced NAH-bee /ˈnɑː.biː/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nabi, 'prophet' — a word of great weight in Islam, Judaism and Christianity (Hebrew navi carries the same sense). As a given name it is used across the Muslim world, and it appears in compounds such as Nabiullah, 'prophet of God'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nabi is Arabic for 'prophet' (said 'NAH-bee') — a word of deep religious weight, given as a name with real reverence.

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MeaningFrom Arabic nabi, 'prophet' — a word of great weight in Islam, Judaism and Christianity (Hebrew navi carries the same sense). As a given name it is used across the Muslim world, and it appears in compounds such as Nabiullah, 'prophet of God'.

U.S. rank (2024)#13564 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nabi is the Arabic word for 'prophet', shared with Hebrew navi and used with reverence in Islamic, Jewish and Christian tradition. As a given name it is found across the Arab world, Central and South Asia, and in Persian and Turkish naming, sometimes in compound forms. Short, plain, and heavy with meaning (said 'NAH-bee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, reverent, and simple in sound.

Did you know? Nabi is the same word in Arabic and, as navi, in Hebrew: 'prophet'. Because of that weight, families usually choose it knowingly rather than casually (said 'NAH-bee').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Nabi — Arabic nabi, 'prophet'; cf. Hebrew navi

Variations

NabiullahNabihNebi

Nicknames

NabBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nabi mean?

Nabi is the Arabic word for 'prophet' — the same sense as Hebrew navi.

How do you pronounce Nabi?

It's said NAH-bee /ˈnɑː.biː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nabi a boy or girl name?

Nabi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nabi?

Nabi is a rare name for boys in the U.S.