Abbaas
Abbaas is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Stern, lion-like”.
| Meaning | Stern, lion-like |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عباس |
| Pronunciation | ab-BAAS |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Abbaas
Abbaas is a way of writing ʿAbbās that shows the long vowel in the second syllable. It comes from the root ʿ-b-s, to frown, and first described a lion with a fierce, stern look. The name belonged to al-ʿAbbās, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle, and to al-ʿAbbās ibn ʿAlī, who is honoured for his faithfulness at Karbala. Most families now simply write Abbas.
Is Abbaas a Muslim name?
Abbaas is a spelling of ʿAbbās, honoured among Muslims as the name of an uncle of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Abbaas?
It is used in South Asia and West Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abbaas mean?
Abbaas means 'Stern, lion-like'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abbaas a Muslim name?
Abbaas is a spelling of ʿAbbās, honoured among Muslims as the name of an uncle of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Abbaas?
Abbaas is pronounced ab-BAAS.
Is Abbaas a boy or girl name?
Abbaas is usually a boy name.