Boy name
Hasbi name meaning
“unselfish; done without expecting a return”
Hasbi means “unselfish” or “done without expecting a return” in Turkish usage. It comes from the Arabic form ḥasbī and is used for boys in Türkiye. The name connects with the Turkish adjective hasbi, including expressions describing a heartfelt conversation or an action undertaken without seeking personal gain.
What does Hasbi mean?
Unselfish; done without expecting a return
In Turkish: karşılık beklemeyen; gönülden yapılan
Hasbi is used in Turkish especially for assistance or actions offered without expecting compensation. The related noun hasbilik occupies the same semantic field, helping explain the name's established Turkish sense. Its emphasis is on the absence of calculation or personal gain, a linguistic meaning rather than a statement about a bearer's character.
Origin of the name Hasbi
Hasbi is the Turkish form of an Arabic-derived adjective, ḥasbī. In Turkish it describes something undertaken sincerely, without seeking payment or personal advantage.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hasbi in the Quran? | As a word · حسبي · 9:129, 39:38The form حسبي occurs in the Quran meaning “sufficient for me,” differing from the Turkish adjective’s meaning. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hasbi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hasbi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حسبى |
| Arabic | حسبي |
Is Hasbi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hasbi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hasbi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hasbi
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
Famous people named Hasbi
- Hasbi Menteşoğlu · b. 1938
FAQ about the name Hasbi
What is the meaning of Hasbi?
Hasbi means “unselfish; done without expecting a return”. Hasbi is the Turkish form of an Arabic-derived adjective, ḥasbī. In Turkish it describes something undertaken sincerely, without seeking payment or personal advantage.
Is Hasbi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hasbi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hasbi in the Quran?
As a word. The form حسبي occurs in the Quran meaning “sufficient for me,” differing from the Turkish adjective’s meaning. (e.g.: 9:129, 39:38)
What is the origin of the name Hasbi?
Hasbi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hasbi have?
Hasbi has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hasbi?
Hasbi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Hasbi?
Notable people named Hasbi include Hasbi Menteşoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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