Sabian
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sabian
Sabian derives from the Arabic term "Sabians" (الصابئة), referring to followers of an ancient monotheistic faith, and means "those who have turned away" or "converts," rooted in the Arabic verb "sabā" meaning to turn or transform.
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Etymology
Sabian derives from the Arabic term "Sabians" (الصابئة), referring to followers of an ancient monotheistic faith, and means "those who have turned away" or "converts," rooted in the Arabic verb "sabā" meaning to turn or transform. The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical significance as Sabians are mentioned in the Quran as a recognized religious community alongside Jews and Christians in early Islamic theology.
Sabian currently ranks #6,381 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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