Saliba

Saliba Meaning & Origin

About Saliba
The surname Saliba is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among people of Lebanese and Syrian descent. It is derived from the Arabic word "salib," meaning "cross." The name is often associated with individuals of Christian faith, particularly those belonging to the Maronite Church. The surname Saliba signifies a connection to Christianity and may have been adopted by families who were known for their religious devotion or had a historical association with the cross.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saliba: 2,245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,509
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.76

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S04010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA0 L IY1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/sΙ‘ΛˆlibΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saliba in Braille

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

The name Saliba in braille

How to sign the name Saliba using Sign Language

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

The name Saliba in sign language

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