Muslim boy name
Shuayb: name meaning
شعيب
“Traditionally 'one who shows the right path'”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Shuayb, sent to the people of Madyan.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Shuayb mean?
Shuayb (شعيب) means "Traditionally 'one who shows the right path'". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Shuayb a Muslim name?
Yes. Shuayb is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Shuayb, sent to the people of Madyan.
Is Shuayb mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Shuayb, sent to the people of Madyan.