Şaban means “eighth month of the Hijri year”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şaban is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şaban mean?
Literal meaning
Şaban is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “eighth month of the Hijri year”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şaban in Turkish
What does Şaban mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şaban. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eighth month of the Hijri year” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şaban come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şaban a Turkish name?
Yes. Şaban is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şaban across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞabanLatin | Boy | same as above: “eighth month of the Hijri year” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Şaban
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şaban | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şaban
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şaban rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LerzanUnisex“trembling”same language (turkish)
- GüvenUnisex“trust, confidence”same language (turkish)
- VediaGirl“something entrusted”same language (turkish)
- TaluyhanUnisex“variant of Talayhan, sea khan”same language (turkish)
- AkalanUnisex“pure expanse”same language (turkish)
- GezginerUnisex“travelling man”same language (turkish)
- GönülayGirl“heart moon”same language (turkish)
- KayıhanBoy“mighty ruler”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şaban
What does the name Şaban mean?
Şaban means “eighth month of the Hijri year”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şaban a girl's or a boy's name?
Şaban is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şaban come from?
Şaban is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şaban?
Şaban is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Şaban have?
Şaban has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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