Talib

Talib Meaning & Origin

About Talib
The surname Talib is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "talib" which means "seeker" or "student." It is commonly used as a surname among Muslims, particularly those of Arab or African descent. The name signifies a person who is seeking knowledge, wisdom, or spiritual enlightenment, reflecting the importance of education and learning in Islamic culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Talib: 420
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 L AH0 B
🌐 IPA
/talib*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Talib in Braille

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

The name Talib in braille

How to sign the name Talib using Sign Language

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

The name Talib in sign language

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