Irish girl name
Líban Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Líban means beauty of women. From Irish lí ban, meaning beauty of women, the name of a legendary mermaid.
Líban is a woman of Irish legend who lived under the waters of Lough Neagh for centuries and took the form of a mermaid. In some tellings she was later baptised and became a saint, Muirgen, whose name means born of the sea. The name is often explained as lí ban, beauty of women. Líban is a delicate, flowing name that suits a daughter of the sea or lakes, and it is rare enough to feel special. It makes an unusual alternative to more common sea names and fits with names like Muirgen or Muireann.
Variants of Líban
LibanLíbánLí Ban
Líban popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Líban ranked #11,466 in the US (6 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Líban mean?
Líban means "beauty of women". From Irish lí ban, meaning beauty of women, the name of a legendary mermaid.
How do you pronounce Líban?
Líban is pronounced LEE-van.
What is the origin of Líban?
Líban is of Irish origin. From Irish lí ban, meaning beauty of women, the name of a legendary mermaid.