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tabi

name · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

A barangay of Boac, Marinduque, Philippines.

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name

Meaning 2

A barangay of Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines.

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name

Meaning 3

a male-given surname.

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name

Meaning 4

a female-given surname.

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noun

Meaning 5

Traditional Japanese ankle socks with a separate section for the big toe.

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noun

Meaning 6

a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese

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Synonyms: tabis

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Broader terms: sock

History

Etymology

From a Middle English personal name derived from Old English Tæbba, of uncertain origin. possibly a nickname from Middle English tabbe 'tab, short strap'.https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname?surname=tabi

From Japanese 足袋 (tabi, “foot pouch”).