Shihab

Shihab Meaning & Origin

About Shihab
The surname Shihab is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "shihab" which means "meteor" or "shooting star." In Islamic tradition, shooting stars are believed to be a sign of good luck and blessings. The surname Shihab is often associated with nobility and is commonly found among Arab and Malay communities. It is also a popular given name in some cultures, symbolizing brightness, guidance, and a connection to the celestial realm.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shihab: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XHP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 HH AH0 B
🌐 IPA
/shihab*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XHP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shihab in Braille

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

The name Shihab in braille

How to sign the name Shihab using Sign Language

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

The name Shihab in sign language

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