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Dahab
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How to Pronounce Dahab
Pronounced DAH-hab /ˈdɑ.hɑb/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic dhahab, 'gold'Low
In 30 seconds: Gold: Dahab is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DAH-hab').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic dhahab, 'gold'
U.S. rank (2025)#15444 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 29
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Dahab comes from the Arabic dhahab, 'gold' (also the name of an Egyptian coastal town). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAH-hab').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and Somali families. Rare, gold at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Dahab means 'gold' in Arabic (from dhahab) — also the name of an Egyptian coastal town — a crisp, classic name (said 'DAH-hab').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dahab — Arabic etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dahab mean?
Dahab is Arabic for 'gold' (from dhahab).
How do you pronounce Dahab?
It's said DAH-hab /ˈdɑ.hɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Dahab a boy or girl name?
Dahab is a girl's name.
How popular is Dahab?
Dahab is a very rare name in the U.S.