HABIBI

What Does Habibi Mean in a Text?

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"Habibi" (حبيبي) is an Arabic term of endearment that literally translates to "my darling," "my beloved," or "my love." It is commonly used among Arabic speakers of different countries, both in formal and colloquial settings. The term can be used for both genders: "habibi" for a male and "habibti" (حبيبتي) for a female. It's often used to express affection, either romantically or in a friendly way, towards loved ones, family members, friends, or even certain acquaintances. For example:

  • I adore you, habibi.
  • Hi habibi, I haven't seen you for ages! How're things?
  • Hey habibi, we are having some drinks after work. Would you like to come along?
  • Please take the trash out, habibi.
In many ways, habibi is similar in meaning and use to terms such as "love," "bae," and "cuz."

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meaning of Habibi

Habibi is an Arabic term of endearment used when addressing a male.

Summary of Key Points

"Darling, Beloved, and Love" are the most common definition for Habibi on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Habibi
Definition:Darling, Beloved, Love
Type:Word (Arabic)
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of Habibi Used in a Text

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