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Haby

/HAH-bee/Fulani & Wolof · a girl’s name

Usually a Senegalese/West African short form of Habiba or Habibatu, meaning “beloved.”

In Fulani

How to say it
HAH-bee
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

In Wolof

How to say it
HAH-bee
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common