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Shaban

British  
/ ʃɑː-, ʃəˈbɑːn /

noun

  1. the eighth month of the Muslim year

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Shaban

from Arabic sha`bān

Example Sentences

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"The pipeline's above-ground facilities, such as terminals and pumping stations, could be vulnerable to drone strikes," said Ilham Shaban, head of the Baku-based Centre for Oil Research.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Wael Shaban, also living near the tower that was targeted today, said they had been given 15 minutes to flee before the strike.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

“The suffering is really apocalyptic,” said Khaled Abu Shaban, 38, an aid worker near Khan Younis.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Shaban Ali has lived in a public housing tower in Bristol, in southwest England, for seven years.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2023

When he was gone the Pasha turned to Shaban.

From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Ashe, Elizabeth