Heba

The feminine first name Heba is an alternative spelling of Hiba. Its meaning is 'gift of God' or simply 'gift'.

What does the name Heba mean?

Heba is an alternative form of the name Hiba. It means 'gift of God' or simply 'gift'. The roots of the name can be found in Arabic, where the word hiba (هِبَة) means 'gift, donation' and wahaba (وهب) means 'to give, to grant'. Another variant is Hibah.

Where does the name Heba come from?

The name Heba is an Arabic feminine first name that carries the meaning 'gift of God'. The Arabic etymology includes hiba (هِبَة), which means 'gift, donation', as well as wahaba (وهب), which means 'to give, to grant'. The language of origin is Arabic.

How do you pronounce Heba?

The pronunciation of the name Heba is two syllables and open. In German, it is typically pronounced as 'HE-ba' [ˈheːba]. The name begins with a long 'e' sound that conveys a bright tone. The voiced 'b' provides a gentle accent in the middle, while the ending '-a' sounds warm and friendly. Overall, Heba appears calm and harmonious - clear, soft, and with a balanced presence.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Heba enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,921st on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 980th place. Over the last ten years, Heba has been given as a first name about 190 times, which places it 1,635th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,964th.

Nicknames & pet names

Beba / Buba / Eba / Habusch / Hea / Hebe / Hebi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Heba El Torky (squash player from Egypt)
• Heba El-Sisy (Egyptian model & TV presenter)
• Heba Kotb (Egyptian doctor & TV personality)