مبروك المولود الجديد
mabrouk al-mawloud al-jadeed
The Arabic phrase for "congratulations on new baby" is مبروك المولود الجديد (mabrouk al-mawloud al-jadeed).
مبروك المولود الجديد is a standard, widely understood way to express joy and offer good wishes to parents who have just had a baby in most Arabic-speaking countries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase مبروك المولود الجديد literally translates to "Blessed is the new newborn".
Which one should you use?
While مبروك المولود الجديد is the standard form, you can also use the informal expression مبروك عليكم بالمولود الجديد to say "congratulations to you on the new baby".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the baby is a girl, you should use the feminine forms of the nouns and adjectives: مبروك المولودة الجديدة (mabrouk al-mawloudah al-jadeedah).
How do you pronounce it?
mabrouk al-mawloud al-jadeed
Did you know?
- While مبروك is used everywhere, some linguistic purists argue it is technically incorrect because it comes from a root meaning 'to kneel' like a camel, suggesting the baby is kneeling rather than being 'blessed'.
- If you are visiting the new parents after saying مبروك المولود الجديد, it is customary to bring a gift that is easy to consume, such as high-quality dates or chocolates, rather than just clothes.
- In some regions, the response to مبروك is not 'thank you' but rather الله يبارك فيك, which means 'May God bless you in return', creating a loop of blessings.
Examples in context
- مبروك المولود الجديد يا صديقي.mabrouk al-mawlood al-jadeed ya sadeeqi.Congratulations on the new baby, my friend.
- مبروك المولود الجديد، يتربى في عزكم.mabrouk al-mawlood al-jadeed, yutarabba fee 'izzikum.Congratulations on the new baby, may he be raised in your glory.
- ألف مبروك المولود الجديد.alf mabrouk al-mawlood al-jadeed.A thousand congratulations on the new baby.
Example conversation
Youssef visits Maryam to congratulate her on her new baby.
- يوسف Youssefمبروك المولود الجديد يا مريم!mabrouk al-mawlood al-jadeed ya Maryam!Congratulations on the new baby, Maryam!
- مريم Maryamالله يبارك فيك يا يوسف.Allah yubarik feek ya Youssef.God bless you, Youssef.
- يوسف Youssefكيف حالك وحال الطفل؟Kayfa haluki wa hal al-tifl?How are you and the baby?
- مريم Maryamنحن بخير والحمد لله.Nahnu bikhayr wal-hamdu lillah.We are fine, thank God.
