Naguib

Naguib is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It derives from the word Najib (نجیب), meaning noble, honorable, or leader. The name is widely used across the Arabic-speaking world and appears in several transliterations, including Nagib, Najib, and Naguib; Naguib is a common rendering in Egyptian usage. It is primarily a given name but may also appear as part of compound names.

Notable bearers include Naguib Mahfouz (نجيب محفوظ), the Egyptian writer born in 1911 who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1988; his novels, especially the Cairo Trilogy, depict urban life in Cairo in the 20th century. Another prominent figure is Naguib Sawiris (نجيب ساويرس), an Egyptian businessman born in 1954 who developed Orascom Group into a leading telecom and media company and has been active in philanthropy.

The name remains in everyday use across Arab countries and among Arabic-speaking communities worldwide. Variants and related names include Najib, Nagib, and Najeeb.