Habibe

Habibe is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is a variant of Habiba, the feminine form of the root ḥ-b-b, which conveys the idea of love and affection. The standard meaning associated with the name is “beloved” or “darling.” The spelling Habibe reflects regional transliteration practices, and other common forms include Habiba and Habibah.

Usage and distribution: The name is used across Arabic-speaking countries and in Muslim communities around the world. It is found in North Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and in diasporic communities in Europe and the Americas. In Turkish and Balkan contexts, Habibe may be a familiar transliteration of the same name.

Variants and related names: Related names include Habiba, Habibah, and Habib (masculine). These names share the same root and meaning. The feminine forms are typically used in Muslim-majority cultures, with Habibe as one of several spellings employed in multicultural settings.

In onomastic usage, Habibe is primarily a given name rather than a surname, and it appears in personal naming across diverse communities influenced by Arabic and Islamic naming traditions.