Shaban
شعبان
/ sha-BAN /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
The eighth month of the Islamic calendar
The eighth month of the Islamic calendar
Etymology
From the Arabic word Shaʻbān, referring to the eighth month of the Islamic calendar.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Sabaki
Cultural context
In Swahili culture, Islamic influence is strong, and names related to the Islamic calendar are common.
Symbolism
Symbolizes the Islamic faith and the cultural significance of the lunar calendar.
Religious reference
Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar