What origin is the name Khateeb?

Khateeb comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Khateeb a popular name?

Khateeb is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Khateeb?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Khateeb — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Khateeb

Q: Is Khateeb a rare name?

Yes. Khateeb does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Khateeb

Khateeb

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Khateeb is an arabic boy's name meaning "Derived from khatib, orator preacher; an orator; one who delivers the khutbah on jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions; orator, preacher".

Parents who choose Khateeb pick a boy name from the arabic tradition, meaning "Derived from khatib, orator preacher; an orator; one who delivers the khutbah on jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions; orator, preacher". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from khatib, orator preacher; an orator; one who delivers the khutbah on jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions; orator, preacher

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Khateeb

Very rare in US records

What does Khateeb mean?

Khateeb is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Derived from khatib, orator preacher; an orator; one who delivers the khutbah on jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions; orator, preacher".