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Bibi

BEE-bee

ˈbiːbiː

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Bibi

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Brahui (Pakistan)
Meaning
a feminine name and honorific title used across the Brahui, Balochi, and broader Pakistani cultural context, meaning lady, mistress, or respected woman; the term bibi is used throughout South and Central Asia as a term of respect for older women and women of social standing, and as a personal name it confers dignity and esteem on the bearer; among Brahui-speaking communities of Balochistan, Bibi is a common name that reflects both the Persian and Indic linguistic layers absorbed into Brahui culture through centuries of interaction with neighbouring civilisations; the name is typically combined with a second element — Bibi Zara, Bibi Gul — to distinguish individuals within the community
Gender
female

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