Profession In Arabic (120+ Occupations Or Jobs in Arabic)
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Learning jobs and occupations names or profession in Arabic can be useful as talking about work is one the most common types of conversations that happen around any language, so it’s important to know how to recognize different types of professions if you speak with an Arab person.
How To Say Profession In Arabic?
The Arabic word for profession is written مِهْنة and pronounced as mihna. The plural of profession in Arabic is written مِهَن and the pronunciation is mihan.
This page explores Arabic jobs and professions vocabulary. There are multiple ways to say the word job in Arabic. You can use عمل (amal), وظيفة (wadheefah), or مهنة (mihnah). These words are used interchangeably.
Whenever possible we have listed out the masculine and feminine forms of the job. There is only a masculine form for many professions.
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How to ask somebody their profession in Arabic
To ask somebody their profession, say, ما عَمَلُك؟ maa amaluka (male) or maa amaluki (female), or you can say ما مِهْنَتُك؟ maa mihnatuka (male) or maa mihnatuki (female).
See also Work In Arabic (50+ Arabic Words & Phrases to Talk About Work).
When answering this question, answer in a very simple way – by adding the pronoun I (انا) before the name of your profession. For example,
- I’m a teacher (male) ….. أنا مُدَرّس
- I’m a teacher (female) ….. أنا مُدَرّسة
- She is a teacher ….. هي مُدَرّسة
- He is a teacher ….. هو مُدَرّس
- We are teachers ….. نَحْنُ مُدَرّسون
- I’m a manager (male) ….. أنا مُدير
- I’m a manager (female) ….. أنا مُديرة
List Of Professions In Arabic (Jobs / Occupations)
As you probably already know, in Arabic, depending on the gender of the person, the word you are using can have a different spelling.
An Arabic job title or occupation changes with the addition of a simple taa’ marbootta (ة) in most cases for the female gender.
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There are always some exceptions to this rule though but overall, you will be able to apply this rule in most cases. The taa’ marbootta makes a sound similar to a ‘ah’ sound in English.
Below, you can find a list of the Arabic names for profession, jobs or occupations with transliteration to help you with the pronunciation.
| English | Arabic | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Profession in Arabic | مهنة | mihnah |
| Worker in Arabic | عامل عاملة | ‘aamil (m) ‘aamilah (f) |
| Employee in Arabic | موظف موظفة | mowazaf (m) mowazafah (f) |
| Colleague in Arabic | زميل زميلة | zameel (m) zameelah (f) |
| Retiree in Arabic | متقاعد عن العمل متقاعدة عن العمل | mutaqaa’id a’n il-‘amal (m) mutaqaai’dah a’n il-‘amal (f) |
| Unemployed in Arabic | عاطل عاطلة | ‘aatil (m) ‘aatilah (f) |
| Jobseeker in Arabic | باحث عن عمل باحثة عن عمل | baahith a’n ‘amal (m) baahithah a’n ‘amal (f) |
| Doctor in Arabic | طبيب طبيبة | tabeeb (m) tabeebah (f) |
| Journalist in Arabic | صحفي صحفية | sahafi (m) sahafiyah (f) |
| Engineer in Arabic | مهندس مهندسة | muhandis (m) muhandisah (f) |
| Boss in Arabic | رئيس العمل رئيسة العمل | ra’ees al’amal (m) ra’eesat al’amal (f) |
| Director in Arabic | مدير مديرة | mudeer (m) mudeerah (f) |
| Manager in Arabic | مدير, مديرة | mudeer (m), mudeerah (f) |
| Secretary in Arabic | سكرتير, سكرتيرة | sikrteer (m), sikrteerah (f) |
| Driver in Arabic | سائق, سائقة | saai’q (m), saai’qah (f) |
| Farmer in Arabic | مزارع, مزارعة فلاح, فلاحة | muzaari’ (m), muzaari’ah (f) falaah (m), falaahah (f) |
| Baker in Arabic | خباز, خبازة | khabbaz (m), khabbazah (f) |
| Salesman in Arabic | موظف مبيعات موظفة مبيعات | muwazaf mabe’aat (m) muzafat mabe’aat (f) |
| Nurse in Arabic | ممرض ممرضة | mumarrid (m) mumarridah (f) |
| Policeman in Arabic | شرطي شرطية | shurti (m) shurtiyah (f) |
| Chef in Arabic | طاه طاهية | taahi (m) taahiyah (f) |
| Teacher in Arabic | معلم معلمة | mua’llim (m) mua’llimah (f) |
| Barber in Arabic | حَلّاق | Hallaaq |
| Butcher in Arabic | جزار | Jazaar |
| Waiter in Arabic | نادِل نادِلة | naadil (m) naadil (f) |
| Salesman in Arabic | بائِع بائِعة | baa’i (m) baa’iah (f) |
| Businessman in Arabic | رَجُل أعْمال | rajul a’maal |
| House Painter in Arabic | دَهّان | dahhaan |
| Expert in Arabic | خَبير | khabeer |
| Tailor in Arabic | خَيّاط | khayyaaT |
| Fireman in Arabic | إطفائي | ‘iTfaa’i |
| Poet in Arabic | شاعِر | shaa’ir |
| Driver in Arabic | سائِق | saa’iq |
| Painter in Arabic | رَسّام | rassaam Rassamah (رسامة) |
| Translator in Arabic | مُتَرْجِم | mutarjim |
| Clerk / Writer in Arabic | كاتِب كاتبة | kaatib (m) Kattibah (f) |
| Officer in Arabic | ضابِط | DaabiT |
| Judge in Arabic | قاضي قاضية | qaaDi (m) Kkaddiah (f) |
| Pilot in Arabic | طَيّار | Tayyaar |
| Security Guard in Arabic | حارِس | Haaris |
| Programmer in Arabic | مُبَرْمِج | mubarmij |
| Agent in Arabic | وَكيل | wakeel |
| Builder in Arabic | بَنّاء | bannaa’ |
| Student in Arabic | طالِب طالبة | Taalib (m) Talibah (f) |
| Scientist in Arabic | عالِم عالمة | aalim (m) Aalimah (f) |
| Detective in Arabic | مُحَقّق | muHaqqiq |
| Dancer in Arabic | راقِص | raaqiS |
| Athlete in Arabic | رياضي رياضية | riyaaDi (m) Riyyadiah (f) |
| Pharmacist in Arabic | صيدلي صَيْدَلاني (صيدلانية) | Saydali / Saydalaani (m) Sayddalaniah (f) |
| Artist in Arabic | فَنّان | fannaan |
| Cleaner in Arabic | مُنَظّف منظفة | munaDhDhif (m) Monaddifah (f) |
| Cook in Arabic | طَبّاخ طباخة | Tabbaakh (m) Tabakah (f) |
| Soldier in Arabic | جُنْدي | jundi |
| Musician in Arabic | موسيقي | muuseeqi |
| Mechanic in Arabic | ميكانيكي | meekaaneeki |
| Minister in Arabic | وَزير | wazeer |
| Carpenter in Arabic | نَجّار | najjaar |
| Dentist in Arabic | طبيب أسنان طبيبة أسنان | Tabeeb asnan (m) Tabeebat asnan (f) |
| Manager in Arabic | مُدير مديرة | mudeer (m) Mudeerah (f) |
| Accountant in Arabic | مُحاسِب محاسبة | muHaasib (m) Muhhasibah (f) |
| Lawyer in Arabic | مُحامي محامية | muHaami (m) Muhammiah (f) |
| Electrician in Arabic | كَهْرَبائي | kahrabaa’i |
| Banker in Arabic | مَصْرِفي | maSrifi |
| Host in Arabic | مُضيف | muDeef |
| Actor in Arabic | مُمَثّل ممثلة | mumaththil (m) Mummathilah (f) |
| Teacher in Arabic | مُعَلّم , أُسْتاذ , مُدَرّس | mu3allim, ustaadh, mudarris |
| Singer in Arabic | مُغَنّي | mughanni |
| Photographer in Arabic | مُصَوّر | muSawwir |
| Architect in Arabic | مُهَنْدِس مِعْماري | muhandis mi3maari |
| Business man/woman in Arabic | تاجر تاجرة | Tajjir (m) Tajjirah (f) |
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| English | Arabic |
| Engineer in Arabic | مهندس |
| Agronomist in Arabic | مهندس زراعي |
| Air traffic controller | مُهندس الملاحة الجوية |
| Chemical Engineer | مهندس كيميائي |
| Architect | مهندس معماري |
| Civil engineer | مهندس مدني |
| Computer engineer | مهندس كمبيوتر |
| Electrical engineer | مهندس كهرباء |
| Flight engineer | مهندس طيران |
| Hydraulic engineer | مهندس هيدروليكي |
| Industrial engineer | مهندس صناعي |
| Mechanical engineer | مهندس ميكانيكي |
| production engineer | مهندس إنتاج |
| Nuclear Engineer | مهندس نووي |
| Reactor engineer | مهندس مفاعل |
| Software architect | مهندس برمجيات |
| Technical engineer | مهندس تقني |
| structural engineer | مهندس إنشائي |
| automotive engineer | مهندس سيارات |
| electronics engineer | مهندس الكترونيات |
| Mining engineer | مهندس تعدين |
| naval engineer | مهندس بحري |
| Bio-engineer | مهندس بيولوجي |
| Decoration Engineer | مهندس ديكور |
| Systems Engineer | مهندس نظم |
Medical Professions In Arabic
Here are some medical jobs in Arabic language and their meanings in English.
| English | Arabic |
| Emergency Physician in Arabic | طبيب الطوارئ |
| Cardiologist in Arabic | طبيب القلب |
| Cardiovascular in Arabic | طبيب القلب والأوعية الدموية |
| Neurologist in Arabic | طبيب مخ وأعصاب |
| Dermatologist in Arabic | طبيب جلدية |
| ENT Specialist in Arabic | طبيب أنف وأذن وحنجرة |
| Hematologist in Arabic | طبيب أمراض الدم |
| Oncologist in Arabic | طبيب أورام |
| Radiologist in Arabic | طبيب الأشعة |
| Orthopedist in Arabic | طبيب العظام |
| Ophthalmologist in Arabic | طبيب العيون |
| Audiologist in Arabic | طبيب السمعيات |
| Pediatrician in Arabic | طبيب الأطفال |
| Neonatologist in Arabic | طبيب حديثي الولادة |
| Psychiatrist in Arabic | طبيب نفسي |
| Gastroenterology in Arabic | طبيب الباطنة |
| Surgeon in Arabic | طبيب جرًّاح |
| Rheumatologist in Arabic | طبيب الروماتيزم |
| Anesthesiologist in Arabic | طبيب التخدير |
| Nutrition Specialist in Arabic | أخصائي تغذية |
| Hygienist in Arabic | أخصائي صحة |
| Veterinarian in Arabic | طبيب بيطري |
| Physical Therapist in Arabic | طبيب علاج طبيعي |
Accounting and Economics
Here are jobs related to accounting and economics in Arabic language.
| English | Arabic |
| Bookkeeper | موظف حسابات |
| Certified Public Accountant | محاسب عام معتمد |
| Financial Manager | مدير مالي |
| Cost Accountant | محاسب تكاليف |
| Treasurer in Arabic | امين صندوق |
| Actuary | محاسب التأمين |
| Economist | خبير اقتصادي |
| Economic Analyst | محلل اقتصادي |
| Financial Planner | مخطط مالي |
| Budget Manager | مدير الميزانية |
| Cost Controller | مراقب التكلفة |
| Financial Controller | مراقب مالي |
| Investment Officer | مسئول استثمار |
| Accounts Officer | مسئول حسابات |
Management and marketing
Vocabulary related to management and marketing professions in Arabic.
| English | Arabic |
| Marketing Specialist | أخصائي تسويق |
| Data Analyst | محلل بيانات |
| Administrative Manager | مدير إداري |
| Managing Director | مدير عام |
| Regional Manager | مدير إقليمي |
| Planning Manager | مدير التخطيط |
| Training Manage | مدير التدريب |
| Marketing Manager | مدير التسويق |
| Marketing Research Manager | مدير بحوث تسويق |
| Business Planning Manager | مدير تخطيط أعمال |
| International Marketing Manager | مدير تسويق دولي |
| Business Development Manager | مدير تطوير أعمال |
| Executive Manager | مدير تنفيذي |
| Contracts Manager | مدير عقود |
| Branch Manager | مدير فرع |
| Database Administrator | مدير قواعد بيانات |
| Sales Manager | مدير مبيعات |
| Inventory Manager | مدير مخازن |
| Assistant Manager | مساعد مدير |
| Purchase Manager | مدير مشتريات |
| Project Manager | مدير مشروع |
| Management Information Systems Manager | مدير نظم معلومات إدارية |
| Web Administrator | مدير ويب |
| Public Relation Manager | مدير علاقات عامة |
| Marketing & Sales Consultant | مستشار تسويق ومبيعات |
| Supervisor | مشرف |
| Vendor | بائع |
| Seller | بائع |
| Sales Supervisor | مشرف مبيعات |
| Web developer | مطور ويب |
Other Jobs Occupations In Arabic
| English | Arabic |
| Welder in Arabic | لحام كهربائي |
| Blacksmith in Arabic | حداد |
| Foreman in Arabic | رئيس عمال |
| Department Head | رئيس قسم |
| Herdsman in Arabic | راعى |
| Shepherd in Arabic | راعى الغنم |
| Shipmaster | ربان سفينة |
| Firefighter | رجل الإطفاء |
| Draftsman | رسام |
| Caricaturist | رسام الكاريكاتير |
| Bus-man | سائق اتوبيس أو حافلة |
| Cab Driver | سائق سيارة أجرة |
| Carter | سائق عربة الكارو |
| Watchmaker | ساعاتي |
| Office Boy | ساعي |
| Mailman | ساعي البريد |
| Postman | ساعي البريد |
| Broker | سمسار |
| Chef | شيف |
| Goldsmith | صائغ |
| Shopkeeper | صاحب متجر |
| Shoemaker in Arabic | صانع الأحذية |
| Glass-maker | صانع زجاج |
| Dyer | صباغ |
| Hunter | صياد |
| Typist | ضارب على الآلة الكاتبة |
| Miller | طحان |
| Pressman | عامل المطبعة |
| Workman | عامل حرفي |
| Turner | عامل خراطة |
| Peasant | عامل زراعي (فلاح) |
| Spinner | عامل غزل |
| Garbage Collector | جامع القمامة (عامل نظافة) |
| Launderer | عامل مغسلة |
| Miner | عامل منجم |
| Weaver | عامل نسيج |
| Cleaner | عامل نظافة |
| Hair Stylist | مصفف الشعر (كوافير) |
| Bootblack | ماسح الاحذية |
| Boatman | مراكبي |
| Stylist | مصمم أزياء |
| Upholsterer | منجد |
| Security guard | حارس أمن |
| Construction worker | عامل بناء |
| Calligrapher in Arabic | خطاط |
| Capper | صانع القبعات |
| Carver | نّحات |
| Dealer | تاجر |
| Retailer | تاجر تجزئه |
| Wholesaler | تاجر جملة |
| Jeweler | جواهرجى |
| Confectioner | حلواني |
| Porter | حمّال |
| Servant in Arabic | خادم |
| Maidservant in Arabic | خادمة |
| Housemaid in Arabic | خادمة منزل |
| Librarian in Arabic | أمين المكتبة |
| Model in Arabic | عارض ازياء |
| Newsreader | مقدم أخبار التلفزيون |
| Optician | صانع الأدوات البصرية (نظاراتي) |
| Shop assistant | عامل مساعد بمتجر |
| Receptionist | موظف استقبال |
| Surveyor | مساح أراضي |
| Graphics Designer in Arabic | مصمم جرافيك |
| Cinematographer in Arabic | مصور سينمائي |
| Flight Attendant | مضيف أو مضيفة على الطائرة |
| Contractor | مقاول |
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