Boy name
Akbar name meaning
“greater, greatest”
Akbar is a masculine name from Arabic akbar, meaning greater or greatest. The source word is the comparative and superlative form of kabīr, meaning big or great. In naming, Akbar is also used independently as a given name, retaining the form of the Arabic word.
What does Akbar mean?
Greater, greatest
In Indonesian: lebih besar, paling besar
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Akbar
From Arabic akbar, the comparative and superlative of kabīr, meaning big or great. The word is also used independently as a given name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Akbar in Islam and the Quran
Akbar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أكبر) does, for example in QS Al-Ankabut [29]: 45.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Akbar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Akbar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Akbar as a first name
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Akbar Ridho
Interpretation
May this person have great willingness and a deeply accepting heart.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
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Akbar Habib
Interpretation
A beloved person receiving affection in the greatest possible measure.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
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Interpretation
May this person guard many fields of learning with great knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Akbar Hasanul
Interpretation
May this child grow with great goodness and abundant beauty.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
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Interpretation
May this person become a defender with great willingness and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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May this person enjoy longevity and show great effort in work.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Muammar: one granted a long life
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Akbar Zaid
Interpretation
May every increase throughout this person's life become greater still.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
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Interpretation
May this person be honest and make a great effort.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
Akbar as a middle name
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Interpretation
May generosity be great and accompanied by completeness and perfection.Meaning of each word
- Hisyam: generosity
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Interpretation
May this person become a defender and provider of great support.Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
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May this person be honest and bestow great honor upon others.Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
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Interpretation
May this person's life be filled with joy and abundant provision.Meaning of each word
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
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May this person achieve great success accompanied by beauty and grace.Meaning of each word
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
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May this person achieve great victory with patience and forbearance.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
Akbar as a last name
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Farhan Akbar
Interpretation
May this child grow into a person filled with great joy.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Interpretation
May this person bring joy and great help during difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Habibi Akbar
Interpretation
A cherished person receiving love in the greatest possible measure.Meaning of each word
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Ridho Akbar
Interpretation
May this child grow with great willingness and wholehearted acceptance.Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Fadillah Akbar
Interpretation
May this person possess great virtue and outstanding moral character.Meaning of each word
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Ikhlas Akbar
Interpretation
May this person have great sincerity and deeply pure intentions.Meaning of each word
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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How to pronounce Akbar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /akbar/ |
| Arabic script | أكبر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦏ꧀ꦧꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮊ᮪ᮘᮁ |
Is Akbar a boy’s name?
Yes, Akbar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Akbar ranks #48 among boy names in our data sample (231 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Akbar
- Ambar♂♀Fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Albar♂Good, dutiful
- Akbari♂♀Associated with Akbar
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Abbas♂Stern-faced or frowning
- Akmal♂More perfect, more complete
- Azwar♂More inclined, more turned aside
- Abas♂Stern-faced or frowning
- Amar♂One who makes things flourish
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Anjar♂♀New, fresh
Famous people named Akbar
- Akbar Tanjung · b. 1945
- Akbar Bintang Cahyono · b. 1996
- Akbar Rasyid · b. 1983
- Akbar Riansyah · b. 1993
- Akbar Dohodongan Rambe · b. 1999
- Akbar Andi Leluasa
- Akbar Bagus Sudibyo · b. 1976
- Akbar Buchari · b. 1988
- Akbar Faizal · b. 1968
- Akbar Kurniawan · b. 1988
- Akbar Zulfakar Sipanawa · b. 1975
- Akbar
FAQ about the name Akbar
What is the meaning of Akbar?
Akbar means greater, greatest. From Arabic akbar, the comparative and superlative of kabīr, meaning big or great. The word is also used independently as a given name.
Is Akbar a boy’s name?
Yes, Akbar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Akbar?
Akbar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Akbar in the Quran?
Akbar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أكبر) does, for example in QS Al-Ankabut [29]: 45.
How many syllables does Akbar have?
Akbar has 2 syllables (Ak-bar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Akbar?
Akbar ranks #48 among boy names in our data sample (231 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Akbar?
Some ideas: Akbar Ridho; Hisyam Akbar Tamami; Farhan Akbar.
Famous people named Akbar?
Notable people named Akbar include Akbar Tanjung, Akbar Bintang Cahyono, Akbar Rasyid.
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