Diab
Arabic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Diab
The name 'Diab' means "wolf" in Arabic, derived from the root Dhi'b (ذئب).
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Etymology
The name 'Diab' means "wolf" in Arabic, derived from the root Dhi'b (ذئب). It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, notably as a surname in Lebanon and Syria, with historical ties to the Bedouin tradition of naming children after strong animals.
Diab currently ranks #12,698 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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