Diban

Diban is a name that may refer to multiple places and people in the Middle East, North Africa, and surrounding regions. There is no single universally recognized Diban; the term appears in different localities as a toponym and, in some cases, as a surname.

As a toponym, Diban typically denotes small settlements or villages. The origin and meaning of the name vary by locale and language, and in many cases it reflects historical naming practices influenced by Arabic, Persian, or Berber linguistic traditions. Because place names are often repeated in nearby regions, precise identification requires additional geographic context.

As a surname, Diban occurs among Arabic-speaking communities. Surname forms can reflect lineage, geography, or occupation, and individual family histories differ accordingly.

In scholarly, cartographic, or administrative records, references to Diban may appear in different national contexts. For accurate information about a specific place or person named Diban, the country, province, or ethnic-linguistic background should be stated.

See also: Variants and similarly spelled names that arise from transliteration differences, such as Deban or other local spellings, depending on the language and history of the region.