Nusayba

Meaning of Nusayba

Nusayba is a warm and lyrical choice with deep roots in Arabic heritage, pronounced noo-SAY-bah, and it carries the spirit of a trailblazing woman who made her mark in history. In the early days of Islam, Nusaybah bint Kaʿb stood fearlessly on the front lines, a true emblem of courage and loyalty, and that same admirable strength whispers through every syllable of this name. Though still delightfully uncommon in the United States—hovering around the nine-hundreds in popularity and given to fewer than twenty newborn girls each year—its gentle rise in recent seasons shows more families are drawn to its blend of grace and grit. Choosing Nusayba invites a touch of inspiration into everyday life, as if each time you call your little girl’s name, you’re sharing a tender promise that she, too, can shine with unwavering bravery and boundless kindness.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as noo-SAY-bah (/nu-ˈseɪbah/)

• Nusaybah