Nayib comes from Arabic na'ib, 'a deputy, a representative, a lieutenant; a person of standing' (and popularly 'noble, distinguished'). A dignified, classic name across the Arab and Latin American worlds (the Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele; said 'nah-YEEB'; nickname Nay).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Latino families. Rare, a-deputy-and-noble at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Nayib (na'ib) means 'a deputy, a representative, a lieutenant' — and 'noble, distinguished' — in Arabic — a dignified, classic name (President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador; said 'nah-YEEB').

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Arabic references — na'ib — etymology

Variations

NaibNajibNayeb

Nicknames

Nay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nayib mean?

Nayib is Arabic for 'a deputy, a representative; noble, distinguished'.

How do you pronounce Nayib?

It's said nah-YEEB /nɑˈjib/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nayib a boy or girl name?

Nayib is a boy's name.

How popular is Nayib?

Nayib is a rare name in the U.S.