Name meaning
Laban
means “white”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, Jewish
- Spellings
- Laban · Lavan
- Say it
- LAY-ban
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Laban is the brother of Rebekah and father of Leah and Rachel, who made Jacob work fourteen years to marry Rachel. His name comes from the Hebrew lavan, white.
Roots
From Hebrew Lāḇān (white).
Where it is used
A biblical name.
Laban name FAQ
What does the name Laban mean?
Laban means “white”. From Hebrew Lāḇān (white).
Where does the name Laban come from?
Laban is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in English, Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Laban?
Laban is usually pronounced LAY-ban.
Is Laban a boy's or a girl's name?
Laban is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Laban?
Related spellings and forms include Lavan.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.