Saban
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Saban
The given name 'Saban' is derived from the Arabic word "سابان" (Sābān), which means "young wolf" or "wolf cub," and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Saban' is derived from the Arabic word "سابان" (Sābān), which means "young wolf" or "wolf cub," and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
The name 'Saban' is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and has been borne by several notable historical figures, including Saban of Bosnia, a 15th-century Bosnian nobleman.
Saban currently ranks #11,747 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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