Message: "Wehby" - Behind the Name

Wehby

by John (guest)

12/12/2010, 11:17 PM

I am interested in the origin of the surname Wehby. Is it Lebanese? Can it be any other nationality? Also, What does it mean?

- Marc (guest) +1

12/13/2010, 7:43 AM

Wehby is from Arabic wahba 'gift'. it seems to be mainly Lebanese.

- Marc (guest)

12/14/2010, 10:08 AM

It's been brought to my attention that wahba means 'generous' rather than 'gift'

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