Ways to Say It
The standard phrase works broadly, though everyday dialects vary by country.
عيد ميلاد سعيدHappy birthday — the standard, widely understood phrase
كل سنة وأنت طيبMay you be well every year — a very common Egyptian/Levantine alternative, used for any celebration
كل عام وأنتِ بخيرMay every year bring you well-being — addressed to a woman
أتمنى لك عيد ميلاد سعيدI wish you a happy birthday — a fuller, warmer version
عقبال 100 سنةMay you reach 100 years — a traditional, affectionate blessing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is "eid milad saeed" used the same way in every Arabic-speaking country?
The Modern Standard Arabic phrase is understood everywhere, but everyday spoken dialects vary — "kul sana wa inta tayeb" is especially common in Egypt and the Levant for any yearly celebration, including birthdays.
What does "kul sana wa inta tayeb" mean?
It translates roughly to "every year and you are well," a general good-wishes phrase used for birthdays, holidays, and other annual occasions across several Arabic-speaking regions.
How do I address the phrase to a woman versus a man?
"Kul sana wa inta tayeb" is for a man; the feminine form is "kul sana wa inti tayba," reflecting Arabic's grammatical gender agreement.