Şaban (name) explained

Şaban is a masculine given name of Arabic origin which is used in Turkey.^[1] It was derived from the Islamic calendar month Sha'aban.^[2] Another meaning of the name is interval.^[1]

Notable people with the name include:

Given name

• Şaban Dişli (born 1958), Turkish politician and diplomat
• Şaban Erden (born 1949), Turkish politician
• Şaban Karataş (1928–2016), Turkish academic and politician
• Şaban Kartal (1952–1998), Yugoslav-born Turkish football player
• Şaban Özdemir (born 1981), Turkish journalist
• Şaban Özdoğan (born 1990), Danish football player of Turkish origin

Fictional characters

• Şaban, Turkish film character played by Kemal Sunal

Notes and References

1. News: Şaban İsminin Anlamı Nedir? Şaban Ne Demek, Hangi Anlama Gelir?. Milliyet. 25 September 2023. tr. 19 April 2024.
2. Encyclopedia: Şâban. 38. TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi. 207. Istanbul. tr. 2010.