Name meaning
Khattab
It means one who speaks beautifully and effectively, an orator.
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Name meaning and origin
Khattab comes from the x-t-b root in Arabic; this root carries the meaning of both delivering a speech and saying a word, and it shares the same origin with words such as khitab and khutba. For this reason Khattab has been used to mean a person who speaks beautifully and effectively and conveys his words clearly.
In history, the name was most prominently borne by Khattab ibn Nufayl, the father of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab; because he lived in the pre-Islamic period of Mecca, he is not counted among the Companions, and his name is known only through his son's lineage. Although it is rarely used as an independent name in Azerbaijan, since its meaning is clear there is no religious obstacle to bearing it.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Hattab, Xattab
- Pronunciation
- xæt.ˈtɑb
Notable people with this name
Khattab ibn Nufayl
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Khattab?
Khattab means a person who speaks beautifully and effectively, an orator.Is the name Khattab mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Khattab does not appear in the Quran; it is recorded in historical sources as the personal name of the father of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab.Is Khattab a boy name or a girl name?
Khattab is a boy name.