Indian name meaning
Abbas
♂ BoyAb·bas · 2 syllables
A lion; stern; the Prophet’s uncle
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| A | b | b | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 9. So Abbas carries the name number 9.
About the name Abbas
Abbas is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lion; stern; the Prophet’s uncle.”
Spoken aloud it is Ab·bas — 2 syllables. Abbas is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abbas mean?
Abbas means “A lion; stern; the Prophet’s uncle.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Abbas a boy or a girl name?
Abbas is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Abbas?
Abbas is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Abbas?
Abbas has 2 syllables and is said as Ab·bas.
What is the numerology number of the name Abbas?
In the Chaldean system, Abbas has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Abbas a common name in India?
Abbas appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Abbas?
For a sister to Abbas, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aabida, Aalina, Aamira or Rimsha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Abbas?
Tejas, Shreyas, Elias or Paras share Abbas's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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