His name was unusual and incomplete. Julaybib means "small gown" being the diminutive form of the word jilbab. The name is an indication that Julaybib was small and short, even of dwarf-like stature. More than that, he is described as being damim which means ugly, deformed, or of repulsive appearance. Julaybib; "This man is of me and I am of him"; Was there any hope of Julaybib being treated with respect and consideration?