Wahab

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Pronounced wah-HAHB /wɑˈhɑːb/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic al-Wahhab, 'the all-giving; the ever-bestowing' — one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam (usually as Abdul Wahhab, 'servant of the Bestower'), which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A generous name: Wahab means 'the bestower; the all-giving' in Arabic (said 'wah-HAHB'). Warm and meaning-rich.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic al-Wahhab, 'the all-giving; the ever-bestowing' — one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam (usually as Abdul Wahhab, 'servant of the Bestower'), which we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2025)#13789 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

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

Wahab is from Arabic al-Wahhab, 'the all-giving; the ever-bestowing' — one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, traditionally paired as Abdul Wahhab ('servant of the Bestower'). It reads as warm and reverent, which we note (said 'wah-HAHB').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, generous, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Wahab comes from Arabic for 'the all-giving; the bestower' — one of the ninety-nine names of God, most often used as Abdul Wahhab, which we note respectfully (said 'wah-HAHB').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Wahab — Arabic 'the Bestower'; one of the 99 names of God

Variations

WahhabWehab

Nicknames

Wahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wahab mean?

Wahab is Arabic for 'the all-giving; the bestower' — one of the ninety-nine names of God, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Wahab?

It's said wah-HAHB /wɑˈhɑːb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wahab a boy or girl name?

Wahab is a boy's name.

How popular is Wahab?

Wahab is a rare name in the U.S.