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Sabeen

sah-BEEN · Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from Arabic 'sabin' meaning 'smooth' or 'soft', or a variant of Sabine.

Peak popularity
1979
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Sabeen since 1978

Babies named Sabeen per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711198020002020Most births 1979Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s16
1980s44
1990s42
2000s55
2010s38
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Sabeen is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1978. Its peak year of usage was 1979, though it has remained extremely uncommon. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of Sabine, which traces back to the Latin Sabinus, or derive from an Arabic root meaning 'smooth'. The name has shown a stable trajectory, with no significant increase or decrease in usage. Unlike more popular names, Sabeen has not been associated with any specific top states or famous bearers, keeping it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name.

The name Sabeen is a relatively rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1978. It may be a variant of Sabine, which has Latin origins, or it could derive from an Arabic root meaning 'smooth' or 'soft'. Its exact etymology is uncertain, and it has not seen widespread popularity.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Sabine

Sibling names for Sabeen

Names that share Sabeen's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amina, Nadia, Layla, Yasmin, Soraya

Brothers: Khalid, Omar, Zayn, Jamil, Rashid

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sabeen mean?
The meaning of Sabeen is uncertain; it may be a variant of Sabine, from the Latin Sabinus, or derived from an Arabic word meaning 'smooth' or 'soft'.
How popular is the name Sabeen?
Sabeen is a very rare name in the United States. It first appeared in 1978 and peaked in usage that same year, but it has never ranked in the top 1000 names.
Is Sabeen a boy or girl name?
Sabeen is primarily used as a girl's name.