habibi
Habibi (noun) means an Arabic term of endearment meaning "my love" or "my dear," used for a partner but also warmly between friends and family. Example: “Come here, habibi.”
How to use habibi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishArabic for "my love" — used for partners, friends and family.
Warm and informal; widely understood well beyond Arabic-speaking communities.
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Come here, _____.
Etymology
From Arabic "ḥabībī," my beloved, from "ḥabīb" (beloved). The form addressed to a woman is "habibti".
Rhymes for habibi
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What does habibi mean?
My love, or my dear, in Arabic. It is affectionate but not exclusively romantic — friends, relatives and even shopkeepers use it warmly.
What is the difference between habibi and habibti?
Arabic marks gender: "habibi" addresses a man, "habibti" a woman.
What is the meaning of habibi?
"habibi" (noun) means an Arabic term of endearment meaning "my love" or "my dear," used for a partner but also warmly between friends and family.
How do you use habibi in a sentence?
Example: "Come here, habibi."