At a Glance: Name: Galbanum – Meaning: an aromatic gum-resin used in ancient incense; the word likely passed from a Semitic language into Greek khalbane and then Latin – Origin: Greek (probably Semitic root) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: GAL-buh-num
Galbanum is a Greek (probably Semitic root) unisex name meaning “an aromatic gum-resin used in ancient incense; the word likely passed from a Semitic language into Greek khalbane and then Latin”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Galbanum
Meaning: An aromatic gum-resin used in ancient incense; the word likely passed from a Semitic language into Greek khalbane and then Latin.
Origin: Greek (probably Semitic root).
How to Pronounce Galbanum
Phonetic: GAL-buh-num IPA: /ˈɡælbənəm/
Popularity of Galbanum
Galbanum doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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