Ereib

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Wise, Wisdom and Decisiveness

Ereib is variant of Areeb and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Ereib or Areeb, 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: Areeb.

Full Meaning of Ereib

Ereib is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “wise”, “intelligent”. It is derived from the A-R-B root (“need”, “intelligence”) which is used in the Quran in a number of places.

He replied, “It is my staff. I lean on it, bring down leaves for my sheep with it and I need it for other reasons. (Quran 20:18)