The nameAbbas
Abbas is an Arabic name meaning "lion, stern". It is borne by an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Abbas comes from the Arabic abasa, "to frown": "stern, lion".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Al-Abbas, uncle of the Prophet, gave his name to the Abbasid caliphs of Baghdad. In England and Wales Abbas reached 415th in 2000.
Famous people named Abbas
- Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib
- Abbas Kiarostami, film director
- Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian president
Popularity of the name Abbas
Abbas in the United States
Abbas was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 687 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Abbas. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Abbas in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 69 births a year.
Abbas in the United Kingdom
Abbas was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 482 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Abbas. Half of all babies named Abbas in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 51 births a year.
Sibling names for Abbas
Names from the same generation as Abbas, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abbas mean?
Abbas comes from the Arabic abasa, "to frown": "stern, lion".
What is the origin of the name Abbas?
Arabic.
Is Abbas a girl's or a boy's name?
Abbas is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Abbas?
In 2024, Abbas was the 1887th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 85 births.
What are good sibling names for Abbas?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marwa, Asma, Jannah and Nayla for a sister, Hashim, Marwan, Faris and Anas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Abbas?
Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib; Abbas Kiarostami, film director; Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian president.