Liban

boySomali

Liban is a Muslim boy name meaning “Success, salvation, prosperity”.

MeaningSuccess, salvation, prosperity
GenderBoy
OriginSomali
Pronunciationlee-BAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Liban

Liban is the English spelling of the Somali name Liibaan, from a word meaning to succeed, prosper or be saved. It is a hopeful name popular with Somali families today. It is unrelated to the country Lebanon (Lubnān), even though the spelling is the same as the French name for Lebanon.

Is Liban a Muslim name?

Yes. Liban is a Somali name used by Muslim families, meaning success. It is Somali in origin rather than Arabic.

Where is the name Liban used?

Popular among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Liban

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Liban mean?

Liban means 'Success, salvation, prosperity'. It comes from Somali.

Is Liban a Muslim name?

Yes. Liban is a Somali name used by Muslim families, meaning success. It is Somali in origin rather than Arabic.

How do you pronounce Liban?

Liban is pronounced lee-BAHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.