Lakab
Lakab is a term used in Arabic and related languages to denote an epithet or honorific title attached to a person’s name. In languages such as Arabic, Urdu, Persian, and Turkish, laqab (written لقب) functions as a descriptive or honorary name that can accompany or substitute for a given name. The term is commonly transliterated in various ways, including laqab, laqāb, or lakab, depending on linguistic and regional conventions.
Historically, a laqab expresses status, lineage, achievement, or personal quality. It is often conferred by rulers
In modern usage, laqab remains a topic in onomastics and literary studies. In everyday speech, the term
Notes on naming: understanding laqab alongside kunyā (a teknonym) and nisba (a lineage or origin marker) helps