Wahab

Wahab Meaning & Origin

About Wahab
The name "Wahab" is of Arabic origin and holds significant meaning in Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "wahaba," which means "to give" or "to bestow." As a name, Wahab signifies generosity, kindness, and the act of giving freely. It is often used as a name for boys, reflecting the hope that they will possess these qualities and be a source of blessings and gifts to others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wahab are male.

Wahab Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AHP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 HH AH0 B
🌐 IPA
/wahab*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AHP', 'FHP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahab in Braille

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

The name Wahab in braille

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

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

The name Wahab in sign language

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