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Saabir

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-bir /ˈsɑ.bir/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Sabir — from the Arabic sabir, 'patient; enduring; steadfast' (As-Sabur, an attribute of God)Low

In 30 seconds: Patient; enduring: Saabir spells Sabir. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-bir').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form/spelling of Sabir — from the Arabic sabir, 'patient; enduring; steadfast' (As-Sabur, an attribute of God)

U.S. rank (2024)#8808 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 160

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

Saabir is a form/spelling of Sabir — from the Arabic sabir, 'patient; enduring; steadfast' (As-Sabur, an attribute of God). A crisp, classic name (said 'SAH-bir').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this form, patient-and-enduring at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sabir means 'patient; enduring; steadfast' in Arabic (As-Sabur is an attribute of God) — Saabir is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'SAH-bir').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Sabir — Arabic etymology

Variations

SabirSabeerSaber

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saabir mean?

Saabir is a form of Sabir — Arabic 'patient; enduring; steadfast'.

How do you pronounce Saabir?

It's said SAH-bir /ˈsɑ.bir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saabir a boy or girl name?

Saabir is a boy's name.

How popular is Saabir?

Saabir is a very rare name in the U.S.