Nabaa

Nabaa, also transliterated as Nabaa, Naba’a, or Nab’a, is a toponym used in the Arabic-speaking world. The term derives from the Arabic nabʿ (نَبْع), meaning spring, fountain, or source.

Etymology and meaning: The root relates to water emerging from the ground, and the word is commonly used to denote natural springs or water sources. As a place name, it often signals a historical or present association with a spring or fountain important to a locality.

Toponymic usage: Places named Nabaa are typically linked to springs and are found across the Arab world. It is used for neighborhoods, towns, and streets, reflecting a common pattern where settlements were organized around water sources or notable hydrological features.

Geographic distribution and variants: Nabaa appears in various transliterations in maps and signage, including Nabaa, Nab'a, or Naba’a, reflecting differences in how Arabic sounds are rendered in Latin script. The name persists in modern toponymy despite urban development and population shifts.

See also: Nabā’ (disambiguation) and Naba.