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Faber
FAY-buh
Faber (name) means a German and English surname, an occupational name for a smith or craftsman. Example: “Faber-Castell is a well-known maker of pencils.”
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A German and English surname, an occupational name for a smith or craftsman.
"Faber-Castell is a well-known maker of pencils."
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Etymology
From the French occupational surname meaning "smith" or "ironworker," variant of Favre, both from Latin faber (“craftsman”). Doublet of Dobry.
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What does “Faber” mean?
The word “Faber” means a German and English surname, an occupational name for a smith or craftsman.
How do you pronounce “Faber”?
“Faber” is pronounced FAY-buh (/ˈfeɪ.bɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Faber” in a sentence?
Here is “Faber” used in a sentence: “Faber-Castell is a well-known maker of pencils.”
What part of speech is “Faber”?
“Faber” is a name.
Is “Faber” a common word?
“Faber” is an uncommon word in modern English.