Boy name
Suheyb name meaning
“reddish; red-haired”
Suheyb means “reddish” or “red-haired.” It is a Turkish spelling of Arabic Ṣuhayb, a diminutive name connected with the root describing reddish coloring in hair or complexion. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it also appears as Suheyp and evokes copper tones and red hair.
What does Suheyb mean?
Reddish; red-haired
In Turkish: kızılımsı, kızıl saçlı
Suheyp is a Turkish adaptation of an Arabic name originally describing reddish coloring. Its Islamic association comes from the Companion Suhayb al-Rumi, a recognized figure in early Islamic history. Suheyb and Süheyb are related spellings of the same underlying name.
Origin of the name Suheyb
A Turkish spelling of Arabic Ṣuhayb, a diminutive name related to the root ṣ-h-b, describing reddish or reddish-blond coloring.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the Companions |
| Is Suheyb in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | S · Su |
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 Suheyb
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suhejb/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صهيب |
Is Suheyb a boy’s name?
Yes, Suheyb is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Suheyb does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Suheyb
FAQ about the name Suheyb
What is the meaning of Suheyb?
Suheyb means “reddish; red-haired”. A Turkish spelling of Arabic Ṣuhayb, a diminutive name related to the root ṣ-h-b, describing reddish or reddish-blond coloring.
Is Suheyb a boy’s name?
Yes, Suheyb is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Suheyb in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Suheyb nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Suheyb?
Suheyb is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Suheyb have?
Suheyb has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Suheyb?
Suheyb does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Suheyb?
Other spellings: Suheyp.
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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