Nabhan family

The Nabhan family (Arabic: نبهان‎) is a family of Syrian and Lebanese descent, notable for its international presence, with members established in Brazil, the United States, Jordan and Lebanon. The family has gained recognition in Brazil, in particular, where they are known to be descendants of Jahjah and Chames Nabhan, immigrants from Lebanon who settled in the country. The family may be descendants of the Nabhani dynasty, which ruled Oman, therefore, they may belong to a royal lineage. The name Nabhan means "fruitful" or "productive" in Arabic.

The family traces its roots to the city of Aleppo in northern Syria, where it was involved in trade and commerce. Some of the family members migrated to other parts of the Middle East, such as Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine, in search of better opportunities. During the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, some of the Nabhan family members fled from Palestine to neighboring countries, such as Egypt and Syria, as refugees.^[1][2]