talebe

Talebe is a term of Arabic origin used in several languages to mean a student or learner. The core Arabic word is طالب (talib), meaning a seeker or applicant, and in educational contexts it refers to someone who seeks knowledge. The feminine form is طالبة (taliba). Plural forms exist in Arabic and are used in different dialects to refer to groups of students. In transliteration, "talebe" may appear in texts that render Arabic loanwords into Latin letters, but spelling and endings vary by language.

In languages that borrow Arabic vocabulary—such as Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and Indonesian—talibe can appear as a loanword or a stem element in compound terms. Its meaning remains centered on the idea of a learner or seeker, rather than a professional title. In some Muslim communities, talebe is encountered in religious education settings, especially in reference to students of Islamic sciences, or within madrasa contexts. The term may also appear as a given name or surname in some regions, often with the broader connotation of "one who seeks knowledge" or "student."

Because of regional variation, you may find different spellings or related forms, such as talib, taliba, talabat, or tullab, depending on language and script. The word is distinct from but related to other terms for student in related languages.