About Hanible
The surname Hannibal is of ancient Phoenician origin and is derived from the name "Hanniba'al," meaning "grace of Ba'al" or "favor of Ba'al." Ba'al was a prominent deity in the ancient Phoenician and Carthaginian cultures, and the name Hannibal likely carried religious connotations, suggesting divine favor or protection. The surname gained historical significance through the renowned Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca, who famously led an army against Rome during the Second Punic War. Today, the surname Hannibal is relatively rare but continues to be associated with the historical figure and his military prowess.
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The surname Hanible is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hanible 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 Hanible is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hanible in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hanible using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.