شعبان

Shabani

boySwahili form of Arabic Shaʿbān

Shabani is a Muslim boy name meaning “Born in the month of Shaban”.

MeaningBorn in the month of Shaban
GenderBoy
OriginSwahili form of Arabic Shaʿbān
Arabic spellingشعبان
Pronunciationshah-BAH-nee
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shabani

Shabani is the Swahili form of Shaʿbān, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, which comes just before Ramadan. In East Africa boys born in this month are often named after it. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to fast much of Shaʿbān, which gives the month special honour.

Is Shabani a Muslim name?

Yes. Shabani is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Shaban, the month before Ramadan.

Where is the name Shabani used?

Common in Tanzania, Kenya and the DR Congo.

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Spellings and variants of Shabani

ShaabanShabanChabani

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shabani mean?

Shabani means 'Born in the month of Shaban'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Shaʿbān.

Is Shabani a Muslim name?

Yes. Shabani is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Shaban, the month before Ramadan.

How do you write Shabani in Arabic?

Shabani is written شعبان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shabani?

Shabani is pronounced shah-BAH-nee.

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