Origin and Meaning of Laban

White or pure

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew word 'laban', meaning 'white'. Laban appears in the Bible as the name of a figure who was the brother of Rebecca.

• Laban is a Biblical name, primarily recognized from the Old Testament, where Laban was the uncle of Jacob and associated with the story of Jacob's marriages.
• In Jewish tradition, Laban is often viewed as a complex character, representing both a cunning businessman and a man who had a complicated familial relationship.
• Notable bearers of the name include Laban, the Biblical figure, and Laban, the governor of the city of Jericho in the time of Nehemiah.
• The name Laban is less commonly used as a first name today, but it appears in various cultures associated with historical and religious narratives.
• Variants of the name may include Labanus in some historical texts and it is sometimes linked with other Hebrew names like Levi or Lavi.