Oban

Oban Meaning & Origin

About Oban
The name "Oban" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "oban" which means "little bay" or "small bay". It refers to a place situated on the western coast of Scotland, known for its picturesque harbor and scenic views. The name Oban is often used as a given name for boys, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oban are male.

Oban Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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APN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/oban*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oban in Braille

Here's how to represent Oban in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oban in braille

How to Spell the Name Oban in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oban using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oban in sign language

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