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Shihab

/shi-HAB/Hausa & Swahili & Wolof · a boy’s name

Arabic-derived: a bright flame or meteor, symbolizing brilliance

In Hausa

How to say it
shi-HAB
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

ShihabShehab

In Swahili

How to say it
shi-HAB
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
rare

In Wolof

How to say it
shee-HAB
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
rare