Habib (Arabic: حَبيبْ, "beloved") is an Arabic word meaning beloved. The following are some well-known people who had Habib as part of their name:
- Habib as a surname
- Dina Powell nee Habib (b. 1973), Egyptian-born American government official
- Philip Habib (1920–1992), American diplomat
- Ahmed Habib (b. 1983), American-born Egyptian pro belly dancer
- Brian Habib, former NFL player
- Aftab Habib, English cricket player
- Habib as a given name
- St. Habib the Deacon, martyr commemorated Nov. 15 with Sts. Shamuna & Ghuria
- Habib Bourguiba (1903–2000), first president of the Republic of Tunisia
- Habib Bourguiba Jr. (b. 1927), Tunisian diplomat[1]
- Habib Habibou (b. 1987), Central African Republic-born French footballer
- Habib Koité (b. 1958), an internationally-known Malian musician
- Habib Howard (b. 1981)- first concealed carry holder in the state of Ohio to have to use a firearm in self defense. 5-9-04
- Habib Beye (b. 1977), French-Senegalese footballer currently with Aston Villa in England.
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