Boy name
Sabih name meaning
“handsome; pleasing in appearance”
Sabih means “handsome” or “pleasing in appearance,” especially in reference to the face. It comes from the Arabic adjective ṣabīḥ. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. Sabiha is the related feminine name, preserving the same meaning through the feminine form of the Arabic adjective.
What does Sabih mean?
Handsome; pleasing in appearance
In Turkish: güzel yüzlü; hoş görünümlü
Sabih is a masculine name referring to beauty of appearance, especially of the face. Its meaning is primarily aesthetic rather than a statement of moral goodness. It is directly related to Sabiha, with the two names representing masculine and feminine forms from the same Arabic adjective family.
Origin of the name Sabih
From Arabic sabih, 'beautiful, especially fair of face'. Sabiha is the corresponding name based on the feminine adjective.
Double names with Sabih
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sabih Azmi
Meaning of each name
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
- Azmi: relating to resolve; determined
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Fedai Sabih
Meaning of each name
- Fedai: one prepared to sacrifice their life
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
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Sabih Aras
Meaning of each name
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
- Aras: the name of the Aras River
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Hurşit Sabih
Meaning of each name
- Hurşit: the sun
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
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Sabih Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
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Kamuran Sabih
Meaning of each name
- Kamuran: fulfilled in desire; fortunate, successful
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
How to pronounce Sabih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sabih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صبیح |
| Arabic | صبيح |
Is Sabih a boy’s name?
Yes, Sabih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sabih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sabih
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Sabit♂Firm, enduring and unchanging
- Samih♂Generous
- Sabah♂The first daylight hours of the day
- Sanih♂Occurring to the mind
- Sabir♂♀Patience and endurance through hardship
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Sabri♂Associated with patience and endurance
- Sami♂Exalted, elevated
- Sait♂Happy, fortunate
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Sadi♂Associated with happiness and good fortune
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
Famous people named Sabih
- Sabih Arca · b. 1901
- Sabih Kanadoğlu · b. 1938
- Sabih Cangil · b. 1960
- Sabih Şendil · b. 1926
- Sabih Tansal · b. 1936
- Sabih Mehmet Alpan · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Sabih
What is the meaning of Sabih?
Sabih means “handsome; pleasing in appearance”. From Arabic sabih, 'beautiful, especially fair of face'. Sabiha is the corresponding name based on the feminine adjective.
Is Sabih a boy’s name?
Yes, Sabih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sabih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sabih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sabih?
Sabih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sabih have?
Sabih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sabih?
Sabih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Sabih?
Some ideas: Sabih Azmi; Fedai Sabih; Sabih Aras.
Famous people named Sabih?
Notable people named Sabih include Sabih Arca, Sabih Kanadoğlu, Sabih Cangil.
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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