Wahab

Wahab Meaning & Origin

About Wahab
The surname Wahab is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "wahhab," which means "giver" or "bestower." It is often used as a given name in Islamic cultures, referring to one of the 99 names of Allah, Al-Wahhab, meaning "the bestower of gifts." As a surname, Wahab signifies a family or individual who is believed to possess qualities of generosity, kindness, and benevolence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahab: 1,035
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AHP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 HH AH0 B
🌐 IPA
/wahab*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AHP', 'FHP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahab in Braille

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

The name Wahab in braille

How to sign the name Wahab using Sign Language

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

The name Wahab in sign language

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