Lishan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lishan
Lishan derives from Arabic roots meaning "tongue" or "language," from the word لسان (lisān), which also carries connotations of eloquence and speech.
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Etymology
Lishan derives from Arabic roots meaning "tongue" or "language," from the word لسان (lisān), which also carries connotations of eloquence and speech. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Jewish populations in the Middle East, with historical usage across Islamic and Hebrew-speaking cultures.
Lishan currently ranks #4,992 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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