Deeb

Deeb Meaning & Origin

About Deeb
The surname Deeb is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "dhib," meaning "wolf." It is a common surname among Arabic-speaking populations, particularly in Lebanon and Syria. The name may have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf, such as strength, cunning, or fierceness. Alternatively, it could have been a tribal or clan name indicating a connection to a group that identified with the wolf as a symbol of power or protection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Deeb is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Deeb: 1,711
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,720
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deeb based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Deeb is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/dib/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deeb in Braille

Here's how to represent Deeb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Deeb in braille

How to sign the name Deeb using Sign Language

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

The name Deeb in sign language

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