Taleb

Meaning of Taleb

Taleb is a strong and unique male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as tah-LEB (/tɑˈlɛːb/) and has a variation, Talib. The name Taleb carries the meaning of "seeker" or "student" in Arabic. It has gained some popularity in the United States, with 5 occurrences in 2019, ranking at 12,126. Over the years, it has consistently been given to a small number of newborns, with peaks in 2016 and 2014 when it reached ranks of 10,734 and 9,634 respectively. Taleb is an excellent choice for parents who are looking for a distinctive name that has cultural significance and a hint of mystery.

Pronunciation

  • Pronunced as tah-LEB (/tɑˈlɛːb/)

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Notable People Named Taleb

Taleb Rifai is a prominent Jordanian businessman and politician who served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations' World Tourism Organization from 2010 to 2017, making history as the first Jordanian to hold a UN agency Secretary General position.
Taleb Rikani is an Iranian professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Sanat Naft Abadan in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
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