name
Uncommon
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.”
name
1
A German and English surname, an occupational name for a smith or craftsman.
"Faber-Castell is a well-known maker of pencils."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Faber.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____-Castell is a well-known maker of pencils.
Etymology
From the French occupational surname meaning "smith" or "ironworker," variant of Favre, both from Latin faber (“craftsman”). Doublet of Dobry.
Rhymes for Faber
See all rhymes for Faber →Frequently asked questions
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.
