Khatib or Khateeb?
Two spellings, side by side.
Khatib and Khateeb are two spellings of the same sound. Khatib is listed with the meaning "Orator preacher" and Khateeb with "Derived from khatib, orator preacher; an orator; one who delivers the khutbah on jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions; orator, preacher". Khatib is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Khatib | Khateeb |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Orator preacher. | Derived from khatib, orator preacher; an orator; one who delivers the khutbah on jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions; orator, preacher |
| Origin | African | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Kha-tib | Kha-teeb |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Khatib and Khateeb
Is Khatib or Khateeb more common?
Khatib is more often searched and saved on this site; Khateeb is also used.
Do Khatib and Khateeb mean the same?
Khatib: "Orator preacher". Khateeb: "Derived from khatib, orator preacher; an orator; one who delivers the khutbah on jumu'ah and other auspicious occasions; orator, preacher".
How do you say Khatib?
In parts: Kha-tib. Khateeb is said the same way.
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