Taban
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- Name
- Taban
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Taban is associated with the meaning 'the crowned one', 'the garlanded one', and more broadly 'the victor'. It represents an Estonian variant of the name Tehvan, an ancient Estonian form of Stephan or Stefan, which has its origins in the ancient Greek word Stephanos (Στέφανος).
What does the name Taban mean?
The name Taban refers to the terms 'the crowned one', 'the garlanded one', and can also be interpreted as 'the victor'. It is considered an Estonian derivation of Tehvan, an ancient form of the name Stephan/Stefan, which originates from the ancient Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος). The roots lie in ancient Greek terms such as Stéphanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown', 'garland', 'wreath', 'victory wreath', 'honor', 'reward', and 'prize', as well as the verb stéphein (στέφειν), meaning 'to encircle' and 'to crown', and stéphō (στέφω), meaning 'to make round' and 'to surround'. The name has a special significance in Christianity, as Saint Stephen, mentioned in the Acts of the New Testament, is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Other variants of the name include Steve, Steven, Esteve, Stevan, Stevin, Stevo, Stevie, Stevica, Steva, and Kepano.
Where does the name Taban come from?
The name Taban has ancient Greek roots and means 'the crowned one'. The ancient Greek components Stéphanos (Στέφανος) refer to terms for crown, garland, wreath, victory wreath, honor, reward, and prize, while stéphein (στέφειν) means 'to encircle' and 'to crown', and stéphō (στέφω) means 'to make round' and 'to surround'. It is rooted in the Estonian language.
How do you pronounce Taban?
Taban is pronounced like 'Tah-ban'.
When is the name day of Taban?
The name days for Taban are February 2, August 16, December 26, and December 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Taban is considered a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th worldwide. The rankings of Taban in the name charts of individual countries show its popularity.
Nicknames & pet names
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Famous people
- Taban lo Liyong (Ugandan literary scholar)
Frequently asked questions about the name Taban
What does the name Taban mean?
The name Taban means 'the crowned one' or 'the victor' and has its roots in the ancient Greek term Stéphanos, which is associated with crown, victory wreath, and honor.
Where does the name Taban come from?
Taban has ancient Greek roots and is regarded as an Estonian variant of the name Tehvan, which represents an ancient form of Stephan/Stefan.
How popular is the name Taban?
The popularity of the name Taban varies, but it is known in Estonian and some other Scandinavian countries where traditional names are valued.