Aban
In Arabic: أبان
An Arabic name associated with clarity and making things plain; borne by the companion Aban ibn Sa'id, who embraced Islam wholeheartedly.
اسم عربي يرتبط بالإبانة والوضوح، حمله الصحابي أبان بن سعيد، فأسلم وحسن إسلامه.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Faith
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Short
- Soft sound
- Rare
- Gulf
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أبان, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm أبان.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Aban mean?
- An Arabic name associated with clarity and making things plain; borne by the companion Aban ibn Sa'id, who embraced Islam wholeheartedly.
- Is Aban a boy or a girl name?
- Aban is a boy name.
- How is Aban written in English?
- Aban in Arabic: أبان.
- Does Aban fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.