Akbar
Akbar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Greater, greatest”.
| Meaning | Greater, greatest |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أكبر |
| Pronunciation | AK-bar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Akbar
Greatness is the meaning of the root k-b-r, and Akbar means greater or greatest. Most people know it from the takbir, Allahu akbar. As a personal name it gained fame through the Mughal emperor Jalal al-Din Akbar, who died in 1605. It is common in Afghanistan, Iran, India and Pakistan, often within compound names such as Ali Akbar, and Turkish and Balkan families use the form Ekber.
Is Akbar a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Iran and South Asia use this Arabic name widely. The word appears in the Quran: 'And the remembrance of Allah is greater (akbar)' (Quran 29:45).
How popular is Akbar?
Afghanistan, Iran, India and Pakistan use it widely, and Turks and Balkan Muslims say Ekber.
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Spellings and variants of Akbar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akbar mean?
Akbar means 'Greater, greatest'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Akbar a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Iran and South Asia use this Arabic name widely. The word appears in the Quran: 'And the remembrance of Allah is greater (akbar)' (Quran 29:45).
How do you pronounce Akbar?
Akbar is pronounced AK-bar.
Is Akbar a boy or girl name?
Akbar is usually a boy name.