حَبِيب
ḥabībmasculine
In Arabic, the word for partner (in a romantic or domestic sense) is حَبِيب (ḥabīb). Wiktionary also lists حَبِيبَة (ḥabība).
Meaning: spouse, domestic, or romantic partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| حَبِيب | ḥabīb | masculine |
| حَبِيبَة | ḥabība | feminine |
The term حَبِيب is used to refer to a beloved person, often functioning as a way to name a romantic or life partner. In more formal contexts, the term الشريك is a common way to say partner.
Which one should you use?
While حَبِيب is used for a beloved or romantic partner, more specific formal terms exist for other types of partnerships: شريك العمل is used for a work or business partner and شريك قانوني is used for a legal partner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term حَبِيب is the masculine form, while حَبِيبَة is the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
ḥabīb
Did you know?
- Depending on the dialect, a partner might be called نَصِيبِي, which literally translates to 'my share' or 'my lot in life', implying the partner was destined by fate.
- The feminine form حَبِيبَة is used as a common female given name in many Arabic speaking countries, meaning the person is literally named 'Beloved'.
- If you add the suffix 'i' to make it حَبِيبِي, it becomes 'my beloved', a phrase used so frequently in daily conversation that it can sometimes function as a friendly filler word like 'dear' or 'honey'.
Examples in context
- أهلاً بك، أنت شريك العمل المثالي!Welcome, you are the perfect work partner!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “partner” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
