Skip to main content

Khaybar

Compare
Boy

Meaning

Fort; Historic oasis

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic خيبر
Urdu خیبر
Persian خیبر
Turkish Hayber
Bengali খায়বার
Pashto خیبر
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Khaybar is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Fort; Historic oasis', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Islamic History regions, Khaybar has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Khaybar is a historic oasis in the Arabian peninsula and the site of a major battle between the early Muslim community and its Jewish inhabitants in 628 CE.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From Khaybar, the oasis of fortified farms north of Medina, site of the celebrated campaign of 628 CE.

Islamic Significance

Khaybar was the fortified oasis north of Medina taken in 628 CE, a campaign remembered for the role of Ali in its final assault.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, drawn from Islamic history.