Ghalib name meaning

GHAA-lib

“One who overcomes, conquers and prevails”

About the name

GenderBoy

OriginArabic

Questions parents ask

What does Ghalib mean?

Ghalib (غالب) means “One who overcomes, conquers and prevails”.

How do you pronounce Ghalib?

Ghalib is pronounced GHAA-lib.

Is Ghalib a boy's or a girl's name?

Ghalib is a boy's name.

How is Ghalib written in Arabic?

In Arabic it is written غالب.

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Meaning checked in Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon (London, 1863–1893), which gives: “A man who overcomes, conquers, subdues, overpowers, masters, or surpasses”. See the entry ↗