Nabi

Nabi is a British surname of Arabic origin. The name is derived from the Arabic word "nabi", which means "prophet" or "messenger" in English. It is a common surname amongst people of Islamic heritage.

The Nabi surname has historical roots that can be traced back to various regions in the Islamic world, with families bearing the name having migrated to different parts of the world over the centuries.

In the United Kingdom, the Nabi surname is found among the British Muslim community and is often associated with families of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, or Middle Eastern descent. Individuals with the surname Nabi have made significant contributions to various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts.

The Nabi surname carries with it a sense of cultural and religious heritage, reflecting the Islamic faith and its values. It is a testament to the diverse and multicultural society of Britain, where individuals from different backgrounds come together under shared identities and histories.

There are approximately 1,113 people named Nabi in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,793rd most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Nabi.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Ahmed
  • Ghulam
  • Gulam
  • John
  • Khalid
  • Md
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Mohsin
  • Mustapha
  • Nadeem
  • Nicholas
  • Syed
  • Zia

Female

  • Deborah
  • Nadia
  • Naheed
  • Nazia
  • Noor
  • Nurun
  • Parveen
  • Shameem
  • Shazia
  • Sophia

Similar and related surnames

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