Rebana
Fact sheet
- Name
- Rebana
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Rebana is a variant of Ribanna and has its roots in the tales of Karl May, particularly in 'Winnetou'.
What does the name Rebana mean?
Rebana, a girl's name, is an alternative form of Ribanna and originates from the stories of Karl May. Additionally, Rebana is also a name used for girls in India and means 'the rising moonlight'.
Where does the name Rebana come from?
The name Rebana has Indian origins and means 'the rising moonlight'. It is used in indigenous languages as well as in modern Indian.
How do you pronounce Rebana?
Rebana is pronounced like 'Reh-bah-nah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Rebana is a rather rare first name. It has not found a place in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, it reached its best position in the name charts in 1986 at 563rd place. From 1984 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Austria, ranking 7,542nd there. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Bana / Bani / Bänchen / Ree / Rippe
Frequently asked questions about the name Rebana
What is the origin of the name Rebana?
Rebana has Indian roots and is used in both indigenous languages and modern Indian.
What does the name Rebana mean?
The name Rebana is an alternative form of Ribanna and means 'the rising moonlight'.
How popular is the name Rebana?
Rebana is a rare name, known mainly in certain cultural contexts and stories, such as those by Karl May.