Dharibb

A Quranic Name for Boys

Dharibb is variant of Zarib and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Dharibb or Zarib, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Zarib.

Full Meaning of Dharibb

Dharibb is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “striker”, “fierce attacker”. It is derived from the DHAD-R-B root which is used in many places in the Quran.

And We had inspired to Moses, “Travel by night with My servants and strike for them a dry path through the sea; you will not fear being overtaken [by Pharaoh] nor be afraid [of drowning].” (Quran 20:77)