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DahbanIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Wise, Knowledgeable

Pronunciation: dahbhaan

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Name
Dahban
Meaning
Wise, Knowledgeable
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
dahbhaan
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Monday)
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Dahban mean?

Dahban is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Wise". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: dahbhaan. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

دهبان

سونا، ثروت، مالک زر و سیم

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

دهبان

ذهب و ثروت، زر و سیم کے معانی رکھتا ہے

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

dahbhaan

IPA

/dæhˈbɑːn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Dahban is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Wise. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Monday)

Lucky Colors

Blue

Lucky Stone

(Aquamarine)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 3 are creative, artistic, and sociable. They have a natural ability to inspire others.

Personality

Personality Traits

RighteousPeacefulM = Modest

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name that represents wisdom and knowledge from the divine.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name 'Dahban' holds significant cultural value, as it emphasizes the importance of education and wisdom in the Islamic community. This name is often given to newborns with hopes of nurturing their intellectual growth and fostering a life-long pursuit of knowledge.
Spiritually, the name 'Dahban' represents one who is close to Allah (God), wise, and knowledgeable about the divine truth. It is believed that the person with this name will seek knowledge and understanding to lead a virtuous life in accordance with Islamic teachings. The name serves as a reminder of the saying of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): "The attainment of knowledge is a colony (degree) of faith." (Bukhari).

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ibn Khaldun records the name Dahban in his book 'The Muqaddimah' as a major trading center and port city in the western coast of the Arabian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.

14th century

Al-Idrisi in his 'Geography' mentions Dahban as a port city in Yemen during the 12th century and describes it as an important place for the export of frankincense and myrrh.

12th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Dahban

Wealthy, rich, golden, owner of gold and silver

🇵🇰Urdu

دهبان

سونا، ثروت، مالک زر و سیم

🇸🇦Arabic

دهبان

ذهب و ثروت، زر و سیم کے معانی رکھتا ہے

🇮🇳Hindi

दहबान

सोना, दौलत, संपत्ति

🇦🇫Pashto

دهبان

د سرو زرو مالک، بډایه، شتمن

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