Shuayb (شعيب) is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning One who guides aright. It appears in the Quran (Quran 7:85). Global Prayer Times lists the meaning, origin and related Islamic baby names below — one of 483 names in the free directory, with no ads or tracking.
Shuayb
شعيب
Meaning
One who guides aright
📖 Quranic Reference
Quran 7:85
This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran
⭐ Prophetic Name
Shuayb is the name of a Prophet
Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam
Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Arabic
Popularity
classic
Shuayb (شعيب) is an Arabic name meaning "One who guides aright". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 7:85), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)
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