محب

muḥibb, vulg. muḥib (act. part. of احبّ 'to love, like, approve,' etc., iv of ح بّ 'to be or become beloved,' etc.), s.m. One who loves, chooses, or prefers;a lover, a friend:—muḥibbu`l-wat̤an, s.m. One who loves his country, a patriot:—muḥibbu`l-wat̤anī, s.f. Love of country; patriotism (syn. ḥubbu`lwat̤an).