The spelling of 鈥淜abob鈥 originates from countries such as Iran or Armenia whereas Kebab or Kabab (spelled with two 鈥渁鈥漵) would be used in Arabic-speaking countries such as Lebanon or Syria. Even within English-speaking countries or regions within countries, the spelling arrived with the dominant immigrant group that brought the food and culture with them. Kabob is the more dominant spelling except for areas with huge Arab populations such as Detroit suburbs.
The spelling of 鈥淜abob鈥 originates from countries such as Iran or Armenia whereas Kebab or Kabab (spelled with two 鈥渁鈥漵) would be used in Arabic-speaking countries such as Lebanon or Syria. Even within English-speaking countries or regions within countries, the spelling arrived with the dominant immigrant group that brought the food and culture with them. Kabob is the more dominant spelling except for areas with huge Arab populations such as Detroit suburbs.