Sabir
Meaningpatient · Arabic
Sabir is an Arabic boy name meaning “patient”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Sabir and you get Brisa. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationSabir peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Sabir you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sabir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 40,650 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySabir first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Sabirs? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #373 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sabir
Sabir is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “patient”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Sabir
What does the name Sabir mean?
Sabir means “patient” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Saber (“patient”), Sabri (“patient”) and Hilmi (“gentle, patient”).
What is the origin of the name Sabir?
Sabir is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Sabir a boy or girl name?
Sabir is a boy name. In 2025, 42 US boys were named Sabir.
How popular is the name Sabir?
Sabir ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #2,637. Over the last five years it has climbed 477 places.
What names are similar to Sabir?
If you like Sabir, you might also like Saber, Sabri and Hilmi.
What should I know before naming my baby Sabir?
Sabir is an Arabic boy name meaning “patient”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.