Saban
Pronunciation: [ s-AYB-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Saban first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 145 babies have been named Saban in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saban is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,078 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,078
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Latin (de + sidus) origin
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Punjabi origin
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About the Name Saban
Saban is a boy name .
Saban is currently ranked #7,078 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saban include Sab, Say, Saie, and Sabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Saban include Sabastian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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