صَدِيقَة
ṣadīqafeminine
The English phrase 'girlfriend' can be translated into Arabic using صَدِيقَة (ṣadīqa). Wiktionary also lists صَاحِبَة (ṣāḥiba) and حَبِيبَة (ḥabība).
Meaning: a female partner in a romantic relationship (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| صَدِيقَة | ṣadīqa | feminine |
| صَاحِبَة | ṣāḥiba | feminine |
| حَبِيبَة | ḥabība | feminine |
Arabic uses different words to describe a female partner in a romantic relationship.
What does it mean word for word?
The word حَبِيبَة is derived from the root ḥ-b-b, which relates to love.
Which one should you use?
The word صَدِيقَة (ṣadīqa) primarily means a female friend and is rarely used to imply a romantic relationship without further context. In contrast, حَبِيبَة (ḥabība) is the most common way to refer to a romantic partner or 'girlfriend' and carries a much stronger romantic connotation than صَدِيقَة.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ṣadīqa.
Did you know?
- The word صَدِيقَة comes from the root ص-د-ق, which means 'truth'. In Arabic, a 'friend' is literally someone who is 'truthful'.
- While حَبِيبَة means 'girlfriend' or 'beloved', it is also frequently used as a term of endearment for daughters, sisters and mothers.
- Because the concept of a 'girlfriend' outside of marriage can be culturally sensitive, many people avoid using a specific noun entirely and instead use phrases like 'the one I love'.
Examples in context
- أُحِبُّ صَدِيقَتِي التي تعيش في مدينة دبي.I love my girlfriend who lives in Dubai.
- أحب بشدة حَبِيبتي.I love my girlfriend very much.
- هَلْ لَدَيْكَ صَدِيقَةٌ؟hal ladayka ṣadīqatun?Do you have a girlfriend?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “girlfriend” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
