Dib

Dib Meaning & Origin

About Dib
The surname Dib is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon and Syria. It is derived from the Arabic word "dīb," which means "wolf." The name is often associated with strength, courage, and loyalty, as the wolf is considered a powerful and resilient animal in many cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dib: 684
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dib 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 Dib is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 B
🌐 IPA
/dib*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dib in Braille

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

The name Dib in braille

How to sign the name Dib using Sign Language

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

The name Dib in sign language

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