Boy name
Abbas name meaning
“stern-faced or frowning”
Abbas is a masculine name from Arabic ʿAbbās, meaning “stern-faced” or “frowning”. Its Arabic source is an intensive form of a root meaning “to frown”. The name is known through al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet Muhammad’s uncle. Abas is a spelling variant.
What does Abbas mean?
Stern-faced or frowning
In Indonesian: berwajah tegas atau masam
Origin and cultural usage of Abbas
From Arabic ʿAbbās, an intensive form of a root meaning to frown. It is known through al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet Muhammad's uncle.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | A · Ab |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Abbas in Islam and the Quran
Abbas does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Abbas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Abbas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Abbas as a first name
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Abbas Naufal
Interpretation
May this child have a firm expression and a generous heart.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Naufal: generous, munificent
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Interpretation
A picture of someone with a firm expression greeting dawn with honesty.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Abbas Hida
Interpretation
May this child with a firm expression always receive guidance and direction.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Hida: guidance; direction
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Interpretation
A picture of someone with a firm expression rejoicing among fragrant plants.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Abbas Havid
Interpretation
May this child become a guardian and caretaker with a firm expression.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Interpretation
A picture of a firm face among fragrant basil at dawn.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Interpretation
May this child face victory with a firm expression, determination, and enthusiasm.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Interpretation
May this child have a firm expression, remain clean, and receive abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
Abbas as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this child with a firm expression enjoy completeness, harmony, and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
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Interpretation
May this child have a firm expression, do good, and accept willingly.Meaning of each word
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
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Interpretation
May this child with a firm expression achieve victory through generosity.Meaning of each word
- Hisyam: generosity
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Interpretation
A picture of someone with a firm expression and goodness fragrant as basil.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Interpretation
May this child have a firm expression, goodness, and patience through difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
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Interpretation
May this child become a judge with a firm expression and personal cleanliness.Meaning of each word
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
Abbas as a last name
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Faishol Abbas
Interpretation
May this child distinguish matters and judge with a firm expression.Meaning of each word
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
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Interpretation
May this child with a firm expression receive guidance toward nobility and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
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Reza Abbas
Interpretation
May this child with a firm expression have a willing, contented heart.Meaning of each word
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
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Hidayatul Abbas
Interpretation
May this child with a firm expression receive guidance toward truth.Meaning of each word
- Hidayatul: guidance, direction toward truth
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
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Interpretation
May this child live long and discern with a firm expression.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
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Hamam Abbas
Interpretation
May this child have a firm expression, strong determination, and abundant enthusiasm.Meaning of each word
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
- Abbas: stern-faced or frowning
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How to pronounce Abbas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abas/ |
| Arabic script | عباس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧ꧀ꦧꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮘ᮪ᮘᮞ᮪ |
Is Abbas a boy’s name?
Yes, Abbas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Abbas ranks #280 among boy names in our data sample (66 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Abbas
Famous people named Abbas
- Abbas Abdullah · b. 1883
- Abbas Qadhi Ladang Laweh
- Abbas
- Abbas Alauddin
- Tuanku Abbas
- Abbas · b. 1968
- Abbas · b. 1968
- Abbas Abubakar · b. 1948
- Abbas Achmad · b. 1969
- Abbas Fauzi · b. 1956
- Abbas Monginsidi
- Abbas Patiroi · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Abbas
What is the meaning of Abbas?
Abbas means stern-faced or frowning. From Arabic ʿAbbās, an intensive form of a root meaning to frown. It is known through al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet Muhammad's uncle.
Is Abbas a boy’s name?
Yes, Abbas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Abbas?
Abbas is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Abbas in the Quran?
Abbas does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Abbas have?
Abbas has 2 syllables (Ab-bas) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Abbas?
Abbas ranks #280 among boy names in our data sample (66 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Abbas?
Other spellings: Abas.
What full names go well with Abbas?
Some ideas: Abbas Naufal; Tamami Abbas Rafa; Faishol Abbas.
Famous people named Abbas?
Notable people named Abbas include Abbas Abdullah, Abbas Qadhi Ladang Laweh, Abbas.
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