Sabena
Pronunciation: [ s-uhb-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sabena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 83 babies have been named Sabena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sabena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,531 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,531
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sabena
Sabena is a girl name .
Sabena is currently ranked #65,531 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sabena include Sab, Sabe, Sabey, Sabeie, Say, Saie, and Sabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sabena include Sabella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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