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Zohaib

Boy name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zohaib: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2002.

Zohaib is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root *z-h-b*, meaning "to go" or "to depart," and is often interpreted as "one who travels" or "a flowing stream." It is a variant of Zuhayb, a diminutive form of Zahab, meaning "gold." The most famous bearer is Zohaib Akram, a Pakistani cricketer who played in the 1990s and early 2000s, known for his fast bowling. While no major places are directly named after a Zohaib, the name shares its root with the Arabic word for gold, *dhahab*, which appears in place names like the Dhahab Valley in Oman. A notable variant is Zuhayb, which is more common in Arabic-speaking countries, while Zohaib is particularly popular in South Asian Muslim communities.