Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Description of a Lion, Looking Austere, Lion, Stern
Pronunciation: uh-bus, /ˈæbəs/, AH B AA S
Popularity Rank: #858
Derived from the Arabic word 'abas', meaning 'grim-faced' or 'severe'. It is also a common name in Islamic culture, often given in honor of Abbas ibn Ali, a companion of Prophet Muhammad.
The name Abbas is of Arabic origin and means Description of a Lion, Looking Austere, Lion, Stern, Frowning One, Name of Mohammad's Uncle, A Family Name. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Abbas is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-bus
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæbəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH B AA S
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Abbas is recorded 72,906 times globally, ranking it as the 858th most common name worldwide.
Abbas is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 14,185 occurrences, making it the 180th most popular name in the country.
In Iran, the name Abbas is found among 1 in every 32 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #180 | 1 : 204 |
| Iraq | #118 | 1 : 88 |
| Iran | #89 | 1 : 32 |
| United Arab Emirates | #114 | 1 : 211 |
| Turkey | #705 | 1 : 249 |
| Nigeria | #336 | 1 : 294 |
| Lebanon | #75 | 1 : 74 |
| Oman | #170 | 1 : 258 |
| Kuwait | #117 | 1 : 276 |
| Algeria | #763 | 1 : 709 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Abbas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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