Sabir

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-BEER /sɑˈbir/High

Meaning: From Arabic sabir, 'patient, steadfast' — sabr is the Quran's prized enduranceHigh

In 30 seconds: Patience, weaponized gently: Sabir embodies sabr — the Quran's enduring steadfastness. Slow-burning strength on the certificate.

Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic sabir, 'patient, steadfast' — sabr is the Quran's prized endurance

U.S. rank (2024)#3864 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sabir comes from Arabic sabir, 'patient, enduring' — from sabr, the steadfastness scripture exalts. A virtue classic across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, steadfast at the root, and enduring.

Did you know? 'God is with the patient' — the Quran repeats sabr's reward dozens of times; Sabir carries the whole curriculum.

Overall data confidence 85%

Arabic references — sabr — etymology

SabeerSaberSabri

Sabi

Samir— a fellow -ir Arabic classic

Tahir— the 'pure' counterpart

Sahir— a similarly popular pick

Ahmir— echoes that soft -ir sound

Yasir— a fellow Arabic choice

What does the name Sabir mean?

Sabir is Arabic for 'patient, steadfast'.

How do you pronounce Sabir?

It's said sah-BEER /sɑˈbir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sabir a boy or girl name?

Sabir is a boy's name.

How popular is Sabir?

Sabir is a rare name in the U.S.