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Ribanna
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The name Ribanna was created by the German author Karl May. In his stories, Ribanna is the daughter of a chief who captures the interest of Winnetou.
What does the name Ribanna mean?
Ribanna is a name created by Karl May, appearing as the daughter of a chief in his stories. She is also referred to as 'Rose of Quicourt'. The exact meaning of the name is unclear; however, some sources translate it as 'rising sun'. Ribanna is primarily found in Germany but remains relatively rare. A variant of the name is Ribana.
Where does the name Ribanna come from?
The origin of the name Ribanna is fictional and means 'rising sun'. The language from which the name derives is German as well as Indigenous.
How do you pronounce Ribanna?
Ribanna is pronounced like 'Rib-an-na'.
Popularity
In Germany, Ribanna is an unusual first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Ribanna has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.
Nicknames & pet names
Banna / Banne / Ribby / Ribi / Riby / Ribä
Frequently asked questions about the name Ribanna
Where does the name Ribanna come from?
The name Ribanna was invented by Karl May and has both German and Indigenous roots.
What does the name Ribanna mean?
The exact meaning of Ribanna is unclear, but it is often translated as 'rising sun'.
How popular is the name Ribanna?
Ribanna is primarily found in Germany but remains relatively rare overall.