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Abbas name meaning in Islam

Abbas means “Stern, lion.” Here is its Arabic spelling, origin, pronunciation, Islamic context, and the details parents should know.

عَبَّاس

Abbas

Stern, lion

Sahabi / Sahabiyyaboyarabic
Pronunciation
Abbas
Arabic
عَبَّاس
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Quranic status
Sahabi / Sahabiyya
The short answer

What does Abbas mean?

Abbas means “Stern, lion.” Al-Abbas, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle. His son Abdullah ibn Abbas was named 'the interpreter of the Quran' by the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Abbas in the Quran?

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Abbas a good Muslim name?

Yes. Abbas is used as a Muslim boy name and carries the positive meaning “Stern, lion.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Common questions
What does the name Abbas mean?+

Abbas means “Stern, lion.” Al-Abbas, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle. His son Abdullah ibn Abbas was named 'the interpreter of the Quran' by the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Abbas in Arabic?+

Abbas is written عَبَّاس in Arabic.

Is Abbas a Quranic name?+

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Abbas a good Muslim baby name?+

Yes. Abbas is used as a Muslim boy name and carries the positive meaning “Stern, lion.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Notable bearers
  • · Al-Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib
  • · Abdullah ibn Abbas
Themes

“You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so make your names beautiful.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 4948).