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Aban is a term with multiple uses in different languages and contexts. In the Iranian calendar, Aban is the eighth month of the Solar Hijri year, roughly spanning October 23 to November 21. The month’s name is derived from ancient Iranian roots related to water, reflecting the long-standing linguistic and cultural associations with the element of water.

The name Aban appears in personal naming as well. In Persian-speaking regions and among the Iranian diaspora, Aban is used as a given name and sometimes as a family name. It is chosen for its cultural resonance and its connection to water and the natural world in its linguistic heritage.

Beyond calendar and naming, Aban also occurs in place names, organizational titles, and literary usage in various languages. As a term with broad cultural reach, it can denote different objects, entities, or references depending on regional language and context.