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Sabirin

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Pronounced sah-bee-REEN /ˌsɑ.biˈrin/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sabirin, the plural of sabir, 'patient one; one who endures' — from sabr, patience or steadfastness, a prized virtue in Islamic tradition. The name is used especially in Somali families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A virtue name from Arabic: Sabirin means 'the patient ones,' those who endure (said 'sah-bee-REEN').
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Origin MediumArabic, Somali
MeaningFrom Arabic sabirin, the plural of sabir, 'patient one; one who endures' — from sabr, patience or steadfastness, a prized virtue in Islamic tradition. The name is used especially in Somali families.
U.S. rank (2024)#13170 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720072024

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

Sabirin is Arabic for 'the patient ones,' the plural of sabir, from the root sabr: patience, endurance, steadfastness under hardship. The word appears in the Qur'an as praise for those who persevere, which we note respectfully. As a given name it is used across Muslim communities and is particularly familiar in Somali families (said 'sah-bee-REEN').

In the U.S. it is very rare, found chiefly in Somali-American communities. Rare, virtue-rooted, and steady.

Did you know? Sabirin comes from sabr — patience, steadfastness — one of the most praised qualities in Islamic tradition, and a name often chosen as a quiet blessing.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sabirin — Arabic sabirin 'the patient ones'; Somali usage

Variations

SabreenSabrinSabira

Nicknames

SabiRinSabs

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabirin mean?

Sabirin is Arabic for 'the patient ones; those who endure,' from sabr, 'patience.'

How do you pronounce Sabirin?

It's said sah-bee-REEN /ˌsɑ.biˈrin/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Sabirin a boy or girl name?

Sabirin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sabirin?

Sabirin is very rare in the U.S.

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