Boy name
Tayyib name meaning
“good, pure, pleasant and wholesome”
Tayyib means “good, pure, pleasant, and wholesome.” It comes from the Arabic adjective ṭayyib and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Related spellings include Tayyip and Tayip, with Tayyip reflecting Turkish final consonant pronunciation. The related girl's name Tayyibe derives from the feminine form of the same adjective.
What does Tayyib mean?
Good, pure, pleasant and wholesome
In Turkish: iyi, temiz, hoş ve güzel
Tayyip brings goodness and purity into the same semantic field. Its Arabic adjective occurs in the Quran for good and wholesome things, including food. Tayyibe is a related name based on the feminine form; the word's range of meaning is broader than the single concept of lawful food.
Origin of the name Tayyib
From Arabic ṭayyib (طيب), meaning good, pure, pleasant, or wholesome. Turkish Tayyip reflects final-consonant devoicing; Tayip and Tayyib are spelling variants.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Tayyib in the Quran? | As a word · الطيب · 3:179The adjective underlying Tayyib occurs with the definite article in Surah Aal Imran, expressing what is good or pure. |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
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How to pronounce Tayyib
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tajjib/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طیب |
| Arabic | طيب |
Is Tayyib a boy’s name?
Yes, Tayyib is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tayyib does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Tayyib
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
Famous people named Tayyib
- Tayyib Kanarya · b. 1995
- M. Tayyib Gökbilgin · b. 1908
FAQ about the name Tayyib
What is the meaning of Tayyib?
Tayyib means “good, pure, pleasant and wholesome”. From Arabic ṭayyib (طيب), meaning good, pure, pleasant, or wholesome. Turkish Tayyip reflects final-consonant devoicing; Tayip and Tayyib are spelling variants.
Is Tayyib a boy’s name?
Yes, Tayyib is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tayyib in the Quran?
As a word. The adjective underlying Tayyib occurs with the definite article in Surah Aal Imran, expressing what is good or pure. (e.g.: 3:179)
What is the origin of the name Tayyib?
Tayyib is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tayyib have?
Tayyib has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tayyib?
Tayyib does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Tayyib?
Other spellings: Tayyip, Tayip.
Famous people named Tayyib?
Notable people named Tayyib include Tayyib Kanarya, M. Tayyib Gökbilgin.
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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