Shaaban

Shaaban Meaning & Origin

About Shaaban
The surname Shaaban is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "sha'ban," which refers to the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of Arab descent. The name may have originated as a given name for individuals born or associated with the month of Sha'ban. However, surnames in Arabic-speaking cultures can also be derived from various other sources, such as occupation, location, or tribal affiliation, so the exact meaning and origin of the surname Shaaban may vary depending on the specific family or individual.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shaaban: 279
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/shaaban*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaaban in Braille

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

The name Shaaban in braille

How to sign the name Shaaban using Sign Language

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

The name Shaaban in sign language

Numerology