Boy name
Saban name meaning
“the month of Sha'ban”
Saban is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Shaʿbān, meaning the month of Sha'ban. It is a local form of Sya'ban, the name of the eighth month in the Islamic calendar. Its meaning therefore refers to that calendar month through a locally adapted spelling.
What does Saban mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Saban
A local form of Sya'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, from Arabic Shaʿbān.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Saban in Islam and the Quran
Saban does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Saban
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saban, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Saban: the month of Sha'ban
- Irsyadi: relating to guidance or direction
- Khalif: successor or replacement
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Meaning of each word
- Saban: the month of Sha'ban
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
- Nurohman: light of the Most Merciful
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Saban Hayatul
Meaning of each word
- Saban: the month of Sha'ban
- Hayatul: life, living
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Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Saban: the month of Sha'ban
- Murodi: my wish, my purpose
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Saban Bachir
Meaning of each word
- Saban: the month of Sha'ban
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Saban Ubaidillah Ghazi
Meaning of each word
- Saban: the month of Sha'ban
- Ubaidillah: servant of God, in diminutive form
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
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How to pronounce Saban
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saban/ |
| Arabic script | شعبان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦧꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮘᮔ᮪ |
Is Saban a boy’s name?
Yes, Saban is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Saban ranks #3,576 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saban
- Sabar♂Patient, self-controlled
- Sabam♂Patient, calm
- Sabran♂♀Patience, forbearance
- Saman♂Abundance, prosperity
- Sabang♂The place name Sabang
- Saan♂
- Sabana♂Grassland with scattered trees
- Sabani♂Associated with the month of Sha'ban
- Sapan♂
- Salam♂Peace and safety
- Salman♂Safe and free from defects
- Samad♂The one on whom all depend
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Saban
- Sa'ban Arahman Putra · b. 1966
- Saban Effendi · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Saban
What is the meaning of Saban?
Saban means the month of Sha'ban. A local form of Sya'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, from Arabic Shaʿbān.
Is Saban a boy’s name?
Yes, Saban is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Saban?
Saban is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Saban in the Quran?
Saban does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Saban have?
Saban has 2 syllables (Sa-ban) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Saban?
Saban ranks #3,576 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Saban?
Some ideas: Saban Irsyadi Khalif; Saban Rizqullah Nurohman; Saban Hayatul.
Famous people named Saban?
Notable people named Saban include Sa'ban Arahman Putra, Saban Effendi.
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