Indian name meaning
Akbar
♂ BoyAk·bar · 2 syllables
Great; the greatest; mighty
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| A | k | b | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 8. So Akbar carries the name number 8.
About the name Akbar
Akbar 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 “Great; the greatest; mighty.”
Spoken aloud it is Ak·bar — 2 syllables. Akbar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akbar mean?
Akbar means “Great; the greatest; mighty.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Akbar a boy or a girl name?
Akbar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Akbar?
Akbar is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Akbar?
Akbar has 2 syllables and is said as Ak·bar.
What is the numerology number of the name Akbar?
In the Chaldean system, Akbar has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Akbar a common name in India?
Akbar appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Akbar?
For a sister to Akbar, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aabida, Aalina, Aamira or Saima all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Akbar?
Babar, Ambar, Dilbar or Digambar share Akbar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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