Liibaan
Liibaan is a Muslim boy name of Somali origin, meaning “Success, victory, prosperity”.
| Meaning | Success, victory, prosperity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali |
| Pronunciation | lee-BAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya |
Meaning and origin of Liibaan
Liibaan takes its meaning from the Somali verb liibaan, which means to succeed, to win or to do well. It comes from Somali itself rather than from Arabic. The double vowels follow the standard Somali way of marking long sounds, so the first syllable is said as a long 'ee'. It is a popular name for boys across Somalia, Somaliland and the Somali diaspora.
Is Liibaan a Muslim name?
Liibaan comes from Somali, not Arabic, but Somali Muslim families give it widely and its meaning is a happy one.
How popular is Liibaan?
Somalis in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia use it, as do Somali families in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Liibaan
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Liibaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liibaan mean?
Liibaan means 'Success, victory, prosperity'. It is of Somali origin.
Is Liibaan a Muslim name?
Liibaan comes from Somali, not Arabic, but Somali Muslim families give it widely and its meaning is a happy one.
How do you pronounce Liibaan?
Liibaan is pronounced lee-BAAN.
Is Liibaan a boy or girl name?
Liibaan is usually a boy name.