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Abbas: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

Q: Who is a famous person named Abbas?

al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet ﷺ

“stern-faced; a lion”

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عباس

عَبَّاس

Abbas (عباس, Arabic عَبَّاس) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “stern-faced; a lion”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ب س. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ب س.

Abbas at a glance

Meaning: stern-faced; a lion
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ab-baas
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: A · ع

Meaning of Abbas

In English: stern-faced; a lion
اردو میں معنی: تیوری چڑھانے والا؛ شیر

Origin and history of Abbas

Intensive form from ʿabasa, to frown; the lexicons also give it as a name of the lion.

Rootع ب س

How to say and write Abbas

Say it: ab-baas2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Abbas
Urdu: عباس
Original script: عَبَّاس
Other spellings: Abas
Known bearer: al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Abbas

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Abbas.

Names from the same root as Abbas

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Names like Abbas

Names that sound like Abbas

Questions about the name Abbas

What does the name Abbas mean?

Abbas means “stern-faced; a lion”. In Urdu: تیوری چڑھانے والا؛ شیر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Abbas a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Abbas is a boy’s name.

Is Abbas a Muslim name?

Yes. Abbas is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Intensive form from ʿabasa, to frown; the lexicons also give it as a name of the lion.

How do you pronounce Abbas?

Say it “ab-baas”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Abbas in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Abbas is written عباس. In its original script: عَبَّاس.

What are other spellings of Abbas?

Abbas is also spelled Abas.

Who is a famous person named Abbas?

al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم

Is the meaning of Abbas verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.