Laban Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Laban Name at a Glance

Name	Laban
Meaning	White, shining, gentle, brittle.
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Laban Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Laban means “White, shining, gentle, brittle”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Laban Name Origin

Our database records Laban under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Laban a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Laban is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Laban

When considering Laban for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.