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Khuba

Middle Eastern Christian dating

ܚܘܼܒܵܐ

Where faith guides love

Khuba is a faith-based dating app created for Middle Eastern Christians seeking a meaningful relationship rooted in Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior — our God revealed in the flesh, who redeemed us by His precious Blood shed on Calvary and rose again in glory.

Marriage-minded, modest, and built for people who want shared faith and cultural understanding — not endless swiping.

Our Christian foundation

A Christian communityNot an interfaith service.

Khuba is not a general religious or interfaith dating service. It is a Christian community.

Membership is reserved for those who sincerely confess Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, as our God revealed in the flesh, who suffered for our salvation, redeemed us by His precious Blood shed on Calvary, and rose again in glory.

Every person who joins Khuba must affirm this truth and respect the Christian faith upon which our community is founded.

Faith is not simply another preference or profile option on Khuba.

It is the foundation of our community and the truth that unites every member.

A couple walking together — Khuba is built for a shared Christian foundation

About Khuba

More than a profile. A shared foundation.

We believe finding someone should be about more than appearance or endless swiping. It should be about shared faith, sincere intentions, cultural understanding, modesty, and the desire to build a lasting Christian marriage and family.

Khuba welcomes Christians from the historic communities and traditions of the Middle East — Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, members of the Church of the East, Protestants, Evangelicals, and Non-denominational Christians who sincerely share our Christian foundation.

Whether your family came from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Armenia, or the diaspora that grew from them, Khuba is built so your faith and your heritage are understood from the first message.

Khuba means love in Assyrian

Why the name Khuba?

One word: love

ܚܘܼܒܵܐ

Khuba — Love

The name Khuba comes from Assyrian — also known as Sureth — a modern Aramaic language. ܚܘܼܒܵܐ means love.

For centuries, different forms of Aramaic connected people across much of the ancient Near East. Aramaic is also the language family to which the Galilean dialect spoken during the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, belonged.

Aramaic went on to become one of the great languages of Christian worship, Scripture, theology, poetry, and prayer. As kingdoms, borders, and everyday languages changed, Middle Eastern Christian communities kept it alive through their churches, liturgies, traditions, and family life.

We chose the name Khuba to honor this living Christian inheritance, while expressing the purpose of our app through one simple word: love.

Not passing attention. Not empty connection.

Love grounded in faith and directed toward something lasting.

The meaning behind our symbol

Every part carries a deeper Christian meaning

The Khuba mark is not decoration. Each element points to something we believe about faith, family, and the path God prepares.

The Khuba symbol — star, branches, and mountain

The Star

The radiant star represents the Star of Bethlehem, which announced the holy Nativity of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, and guided the Magi to the newborn King.

Its light represents the guidance of God, hope, and the journey toward something true. Its movement across the sky symbolizes a faithful path being revealed and followed. For Khuba, the star reminds us that when God directs our steps, love can find its proper purpose.

The Branches

The branches represent peace, spiritual growth, fruitfulness, and the continuation of faith through generations.

The two branches reaching toward one another symbolize two lives being brought together. Each person carries a unique story, family, and heritage, yet both grow toward the same center while remaining rooted in Christian faith. Together they express our hope that a sincere connection may grow into a faithful marriage, a loving family, and a flourishing Christian home.

The Mountain

The mountain represents steadfast faith, strength, endurance, and spiritual ascent.

It honors the Middle Eastern Christian communities that remained faithful through centuries of hardship, persecution, displacement, and change. Although many were separated from their ancestral homelands, they carried their faith, language, traditions, and identity with them. The mountain reminds us to remain firmly grounded in Christian truth while continuing to grow spiritually and seek the path God has prepared for us.

The Heart

Khuba itself — faithful love directed toward Christian marriage.

The Wing

Hope, freedom, and love overcoming borders and distance — especially for Middle Eastern Christians dispersed throughout the world.

Together, the star, branches, and mountain represent love guided by God, rooted in Christian faith, and growing toward a shared future.

What is Kokhwa?

The star that takes you further

ܟܵܘܟ݂ܒ݂ܵܐ

Kokhwa — Star

Kokhwa is the name of the membership tier that unlocks the complete Khuba experience — unlimited likes, seeing who liked you, advanced Discovery filters, richer conversations, privacy controls, and priority placement.

Kokhwa can be received through a paid subscription or earned through referrals. Both provide exactly the same benefits.

We chose the name Kokhwa because it represents more than premium access. The star is a symbol of light, direction, and hope. Just as the Star of Bethlehem guided the Magi toward Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, Kokhwa helps members go further in their search for someone who shares their Christian faith, values, heritage, and intentions.

Unlimited likes

Free members get 5 likes a day. With Kokhwa, like as many profiles as you want, every day.

See who liked you

Stop guessing. See who is already interested and match right away instead of waiting.

Read receipts & typing

Know when your message was read and when they are writing back.

Private Mode

Your profile is shown only to people you have liked. Browse discreetly and choose who sees you.

Unlock all filters

Filter by church tradition, background, height, education, lifestyle, church attendance, and kids.

Priority placement

Your profile appears first in Discovery — get seen more and match faster.

Voice messages

Up to 10 minutes of voice a day, with play receipts. Free members get 2 minutes.

Photos & GIFs in chat

Share photos (5 a day) and GIFs with your matches — exclusive to Kokhwa members.

Dating with faith, modesty, and honorable intentions

Dating with faith and modesty

Sincerity, dignity, and honorable intentions

Khuba was created for Christians who approach relationships with sincerity, modesty, dignity, and honorable intentions.

Profiles let members express their church tradition, cultural background, spiritual life, family hopes, and personal values. Verification, privacy controls, and respectful communication features help create an environment where members can connect comfortably and intentionally.

Khuba encourages members to seek more than temporary attention. Our community is for those who desire a faithful relationship that may grow into Christian marriage, family, and a life built together.

  1. Every person, treated with dignity

    No one here is a swipe. Members are people with families, faith, and hopes.

  2. Every conversation, approached with respect

    Modest, sincere communication is the standard — and it is enforced.

  3. Every relationship, honoring God

    Relationships formed through Khuba should honor God and protect the hearts of both people.

Middle Eastern Christians staying connected across distance

Connecting a dispersed community

Separated by distance. United by faith.

Generations of Middle Eastern Christians have been separated by migration, persecution, war, and distance. Families that once lived near one another are now spread across different cities, countries, and continents.

This can make finding someone who understands both your Christian faith and your cultural heritage especially difficult.

Khuba helps reconnect this dispersed community. Whether two people live in the same city or on opposite sides of the world, they can meet through a shared foundation of faith, values, and sincere intentions.

Khuba is a place where members can preserve what previous generations carried with them, while preparing to build the next generation of Christian families.

Our purpose

Marriage-minded, from the first message

Our purpose is to help Middle Eastern Christians find someone who understands their faith, heritage, values, and hopes for the future.

We seek to create a respectful community where Christian men and women can meet with sincerity, discernment, and purpose.

We seek to strengthen connections between historic Christian communities, preserve the faith and heritage carried through generations, and help new Christian marriages and families begin.

Khuba

means love

Kokhwa

means star

Together they represent love guided by God and founded upon the truth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything members ask before joining Khuba — faith, membership, verification, and safety.

Who is Khuba for?

Khuba is for Middle Eastern Christians who are seeking marriage — including Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, members of the Church of the East, Protestants, Evangelicals, and Non-denominational Christians who sincerely share our Christian foundation. Members must be 18 or older.

Do I have to be Middle Eastern to join?

Khuba was created for Middle Eastern Christian communities and their diaspora, and that heritage shapes the experience. Christians who sincerely share our Christian foundation and respect this community are welcome.

Is Khuba an interfaith dating app?

No. Khuba is a Christian community, not a general religious or interfaith dating service. Membership is reserved for those who sincerely confess Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, as our God revealed in the flesh, who redeemed us by His precious Blood and rose again in glory.

What does the word Khuba mean?

The name Khuba comes from Assyrian — also known as Sureth — a modern Aramaic language. ܚܘܼܒܵܐ means love.

What does Kokhwa mean, and what does it include?

Kokhwa comes from Assyrian — also known as Sureth — a modern Aramaic language. ܟܵܘܟ݂ܒ݂ܵܐ means star. It is our membership tier, and it unlocks unlimited likes, seeing who liked you, read receipts and typing indicators, Private Mode, all Discovery filters, priority placement, 10 minutes of voice a day with play receipts, and photos and GIFs in chat.

Can I get Kokhwa without paying?

Yes. You can earn Kokhwa days by inviting friends — each friend who joins and completes verification grants Kokhwa time. Referral Kokhwa includes exactly the same benefits as a paid subscription, and reaching the referral goal unlocks Lifetime Kokhwa.

How does verification work?

New members take a photo in the app while holding up three fingers. Our team compares it with the pictures on the profile. We aim to complete most reviews within twenty-four hours. The review photo is not shown to other members. See Safety and Verification for the limits of that review, and the Privacy Policy for how long the photo is kept.

Does a verified badge guarantee someone's identity?

No. Verification means we reviewed the submitted photo and believe, to the best of our ability, that the person matches their profile. It is not a guarantee of identity, intentions, honesty, or safety. Always use your own judgment, protect your personal information, and meet in public places.

Why are likes and profile views blurred?

Seeing who liked you and who viewed your profile are Kokhwa features. Members with Kokhwa can unlock and view this information.

Why do some profiles appear near the top of Discovery?

Kokhwa members receive priority placement as part of their membership, so their profiles are more visible in certain areas of the app.

Can I browse privately?

Yes. Hide Online Status is available to everyone. Kokhwa members can also turn on Private Mode, which shows your profile only to people you have already liked.

How do matches and messaging work?

Matches are mutual. A conversation opens once both members show interest in each other. Voice messages are available to all members, while photos and GIFs in chat are for Kokhwa members.

What happens if my Kokhwa expires?

Your profile stays. Kokhwa-only settings and gated filters are turned off, and your daily likes return to 5. Age, distance, and church filters remain available, and Hide Online Status stays on your account.

How is safety handled?

New profile photos are reviewed before they are shown to other members. That review has limits. Members can Block, Report, or use Block & Report. Child-safety reports receive priority review. Read Safety and Verification, Community Rules, and Child Safety for the full standards.

How do I get help or delete my account?

Contact us through the support page, or from Settings inside the app. You can deactivate or delete your account from Settings → Account at any time.

Still need help? Contact support.

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