Is Abbas an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Abbas, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Abbas mean in Arabic?
Abbas means lion.
Abbas is an old Arabic name. It was the name of one of Ali’s sons, Abbas ibn Ali, who is a revered figure in Islam (particularly in the Shi’ite branch) for his role in the battle of Karbala alongside Husayn.
Some translations hold the meaning of Abbas is ‘scowl’ or ‘stern’, based on the root word A B B S. It is possible that the translation of ‘lion’ originates from this definition.
Abbas is a male name.
Popularity of the name Abbas
According to Forebears.io, Abbas is the world’s 592nd most popular name. It is especially popular in countries with a higher population of Shi’ite Muslims. It ranks as the 12th most popular name in Iraq and 26nd in Iran. It’s also in the top 100 most popular names in Lebanon, Kuwait and Maldives.
How to write Abbas in Arabic:
Abbas is written as عباس
How to pronounce Abbas:
Abbas is pronounced .
Spelling variations of Abbas
Abas, Abbass