Wahhab

Wahhab Meaning & Origin

About Wahhab
The surname Wahhab is derived from the Arabic word "al-Wahhab," which means "the bestower" or "the giver." It is an attribute of Allah, the Islamic God, and is often used as a name or surname to honor Him. The name Wahhab signifies generosity, kindness, and the act of bestowing blessings upon others. It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahhab: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 HH AA0 B
🌐 IPA
/wahhab*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', 'FP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahhab in Braille

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

The name Wahhab in braille

How to sign the name Wahhab using Sign Language

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

The name Wahhab in sign language

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