194+ Lebanese Last Names With Meanings

The Cedar Lineage Registry: A to Z

A – Names for the Academic and Ancient

• Abbas – Meaning “Lion” or “Stern.”
• Abboud – Meaning “Devoted worshipper.”
• Abdo – Meaning “His servant” (referring to God).
• Abi – A common prefix meaning “Father of” (e.g., Abi-Ramia).
• Abou – Meaning “Father of” (often used as a prefix).
• Adonis – Named after the Phoenician god of beauty and desire.
• Akl – Meaning “Intelligence” or “Wisdom.”
• Alam – Meaning “World” or “Flag.”
• Alwan – Meaning “Colors” or “Vibrant.”
• Amery – Meaning “Prince” or “Commander.”
• Amin – Meaning “Trustworthy.”
• Antoun – The Arabic form of “Anthony” (Priceless).
• Aoun – Meaning “Help” or “Support.”
• Arida – Meaning “Wide” or “Spacious.”
• Assaf – Meaning “Collector” or “Shepherd.”
• Atallah – Meaning “Gift of God.”
• Awad – Meaning “Reward” or “Compensation.”
• Azar – Meaning “Help” or “Fire.”

B to G – Names for the Bold and Blessed

• Baalbak – Named after the ancient “City of the Sun.”
• Badr – Meaning “Full moon.”
• Barakat – Meaning “Blessings.”
• Bashir – Meaning “Bringer of good news.”
• Baz – Meaning “Falcon.”
• Bitar – Occupational name for a “Blacksmith.”
• Bouez – Meaning “The strong” or “Forceful.”
• Boulos – The Arabic form of “Paul” (Small/Humble).
• Boustani – Meaning “Gardener” or “Of the garden.”
• Chaaban – Named after the eighth month of the lunar calendar.
• Chahine – Meaning “Falcon” or “Royal White Falcon.”
• Chakra – Meaning “Blonde” or “Fair-skinned.”
• Chamoun – Meaning “He has heard” (Levantine version of Simon).
• Charbel – Named after Saint Charbel; meaning “God’s Good News.”
• Dagher – Meaning “Slayer” or “One who pushes through.”
• Daher – Meaning “Visible” or “Manifest.”
• Dany – Meaning “Close” or “Near.”
• Darwich – Meaning “Ascetic” or “Wandering monk.”
• Dib – Meaning “Wolf.”
• Doueiri – Meaning “Of the small house” or “Local.”
• Eid – Meaning “Festival” or “Celebration.”
• El-Khoury – Meaning “The Priest.”
• Fadel – Meaning “Virtuous” or “Generous.”
• Fahd – Meaning “Panther” or “Leopard.”
• Fakhoury – Occupational for a “Potter.”
• Farah – Meaning “Joy.”
• Fares – Meaning “Knight” or “Horseman.”
• Fatfat – Meaning “Crumbled” (suggesting ancient merchant roots).
• Fawaz – Meaning “Winner” or “Successful.”
• Feghali – Meaning “The one from the valley.”
• Frem – Meaning “Noble” or “Distinguished.”
• Geagea – Sound referring to a mill.
• Gemayel – Meaning “Beautiful” or “Handsome.”
• Gerges – The Arabic form of “George” (Farmer).
• Ghali – Meaning “Precious” or “Expensive.”
• Ghosn – Meaning “Branch” (specifically of a tree).

H to M – Names for the Honorable and Mighty

• Habib – Meaning “Beloved.”
• Haddad – Meaning “Blacksmith” (Highly common).
• Hage – Meaning “Pilgrim” (holy site visitor).
• Haidar – Meaning “Lion.”
• Hakim – Meaning “Wise” or “Doctor.”
• Hamad – Meaning “Praiseworthy.”
• Hariri – Meaning “Silk merchant.”
• Hashem – Meaning “Crusher” or “Breaker of bread.”
• Helou – Meaning “Sweet” or “Beautiful.”
• Hindi – Meaning “From India” (Trade connection).
• Hitti – Meaning “Hittite” (Ancient roots).
• Hokayem – Meaning “Wise ruler.”
• Houri – Meaning “Nymph” or “Of the eyes.”
• Ibrahim – Meaning “Father of nations” (Abraham).
• Issa – Meaning “Jesus.”
• Itani – Meaning “From the city of Itan.”
• Jaber – Meaning “Comforter” or “Bone-setter.”
• Jreissati – Meaning “Bell ringer.”
• Jumblatt – Meaning “Iron soul” (Persian-Druze).
• Kabbani – Meaning “The scales” (Weigher).
• Karam – Meaning “Generosity.”
• Kassab – Meaning “Butcher” or “Winner.”
• Kassis – Meaning “Priest.”
• Keirouz – Meaning “Herald” or “Messenger.”
• Khalaf – Meaning “Successor.”
• Khalil – Meaning “Close friend.”
• Khatib – Meaning “Speaker” or “Preacher.”
• Khoury – Meaning “Priest” (Common among Christians).
• Lahoud – Meaning “Grave” or “Resilient.”
• Maalouf – Meaning “Familiar” or “Well-fed.”
• Madi – Meaning “Of the past” or “Sharp sword.”
• Makhlouf – Meaning “Successor” or “Compensated.”
• Mansour – Meaning “Victorious.”
• Matar – Meaning “Rain.”
• Mrad – Meaning “Desired” or “Object of intent.”

N to R – Names for the Noble and Radiant

• Nader – Meaning “Rare.”
• Nahas – Meaning “Copper merchant.”
• Najjar – Meaning “Carpenter.”
• Nasr – Meaning “Victory” or “Eagle.”
• Nassar – Meaning “Helper” or “Supporter.”
• Nassif – Meaning “Just” or “Half.”
• Okais – Meaning “Firm” or “Stable.”
• Osseiran – Meaning “Captive” (Historical battle).
• Obeid – Meaning “Little servant.”
• Pasha – A title for a “High-ranking official.”
• Qabbani – Meaning “Weigher” or “Merchant.”
• Raad – Meaning “Thunder.”
• Rahme – Meaning “Mercy.”
• Rizk – Meaning “Fortune” or “Provision.”
• Rubeiz – Meaning “The firm” or “Solid.”

S to Z – Names for the Sacred and Sincere

• Saab – Meaning “Difficult” or “Strong.”
• Saad – Meaning “Good luck.”
• Saba – Meaning “Morning” or “Zephyr.”
• Sader – Meaning “Source” or “Chest.”
• Safa – Meaning “Purity.”
• Salam – Meaning “Peace.”
• Salameh – Meaning “Safety.”
• Saleh – Meaning “Pious” or “Righteous.”
• Saliba – Meaning “Cross” (Christian heritage).
• Samaha – Meaning “Forgiveness” or “Tolerance.”
• Sarkis – Meaning “Serge” or “Protector.”
• Sawaya – Meaning “Equilibrium” or “Balanced.”
• Sayegh – Meaning “Goldsmith.”
• Sfeir – Meaning “Whistle” or “Yellow.”
• Sinno – Meaning “Tooth” or “Sharp edge.”
• Sleiman – Meaning “Man of peace” (Solomon).
• Tabet – Meaning “Stable” or “Constant.”
• Takieddine – Meaning “Piety of the faith.”
• Tannous – Meaning “Anthony.”
• Tarazi – Meaning “Tailor.”
• Tawk – Meaning “Crown” or “Ring.”
• Tueni – Meaning “Independent” or “From Twin.”
• Waked – Meaning “Kindled” or “Burning.”
• Wazen – Meaning “Weighty” or “Balanced.”
• Yaghi – Meaning “Enemy” (Brave warriors).
• Yared – Meaning “Descendant.”
• Younes – Meaning “Jonah.”
• Zahra – Meaning “Flower” or “Radiant.”
• Zaki – Meaning “Pure.”
• Zein – Meaning “Beauty” or “Grace.”
• Ziade – Meaning “Abundance” or “Extra.”

Mastering the Lebanese Aesthetic: Naming Your Characters

When selecting a Lebanese surname, consider the “Heritage Prefix.”

• El- / Al-: Many names start with “The” (e.g., El-Haddad). In 2026, dropping or keeping the prefix is often a stylistic choice.
• Village-Based: Many families carry names of their ancestral homes (e.g., Baalbaki from Baalbek).

In fiction, a character with the surname Hariri or Sayegh implies luxury or trade, while El-Khoury grounds them in Christian history.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions