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Taban

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Meaning

Resplendent

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic تابان
Urdu تابان
Persian تابان
Bengali তাবন
Pashto تابان
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Taban is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Resplendent', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Taban has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Taban is a Persian word meaning "shining."

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Etymology

From the Persian تابان (taban), 'radiant, shining.'

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian-speaking Muslim communities.