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Originally Posted by matthewb0051

Hell yeah. Fauda is great habibi!

Just in case you didn't know.

Habibi is an Arabic word that literally means “my love” (sometimes also translated as “my dear,” “my darling,” or “beloved.”) It is used primarily as a pet name for friends, significant others, or family members.

Habibi is frequently used in songs to give them a romantic feel … and usually both men and women are habibi in music.

In everyday speech, however, habibi can be used from a parent to child and between friends. In some places, including Lebanon, it’s even common to use the word to soften interactions between strangers … kind of like the usages of hon, baby, and sweetie in some parts of the United States, where something that’s typically a pet name for loved ones becomes acceptable (maybe …) to apply to someone you’ve just met.

Habibi can also be used as a name, most commonly a surname. It’s not uncommon to see it used as a name for businesses as well. Dance troupes, bands, and restaurants can all be found with the name Habibi, too. It’s everywhere.

When used for a parent to a child, the word could be translated as sweetie or honey. In a more romantic context, beloved or my love might be more accurate. When used between friends or strangers, it can be represented as “my brother,” or “my friend” or even “bro” or “dude.”

And my understanding is that habibi is usually directed at men while habibti is usually directed towards women. But I don't speak Arabic, so I could be wrong. I did have a native Arabic tell me the last bit many years ago.