Shabana

Shabana is a female variant of the name Shaban, which is especially common in Morocco. The meaning of the name is "the Spreader."

What does the name Shabana mean?

The name Shabana, a Moroccan form of Shaban, carries the meaning "the Spreader." Its roots lie in the Arabic word shaʿaba (شعب), which stands for "to scatter" and "to distribute."

Where does the name Shabana come from?

Shabana is an Arabic-influenced female first name meaning "the Spreader." The etymology comes from the Arabic composition shaʿaba (شعب), meaning "to scatter" or "to distribute." The name is particularly common in Moroccan-speaking areas.

How do you pronounce Shabana?

Sha-ba-na

Popularity

In Germany, Shabana is a rather rare first name. It has not found a place in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its highest rank in 2005, coming in at 1,240th place in the first name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Shabana was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, earning it the 7,542nd place. In the last ten years, no child has been named that.

Nicknames & pet names

Schabu / Shaye

Famous people

• Shabana Azmi (A well-known Indian actress)
• Shabana Bahksh (Czech actress)
• Shabana Latif (Pakistani cricketer)