Abbas
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Arabic / Hebrew / Persian ◈ 2 syllables
"Lion, stern"

From Arabic / Hebrew / Persian

Abbas means lion or stern — from the Arabic. Abbas ibn Ali IS one of Islam's greatest heroes — the most loyal at Karbala. He IS Imam Husayn's half-brother who fought to bring water to the children. Two syllables of the most loyal at Karbala, fought-for-water, and Arabic lion.

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Abbas at a glance
MeaningLion, stern
OriginArabic / Hebrew / Persian
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#2008
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Why parents love Abbas
  • Abbas IS the most loyal hero at Karbala.
  • He fought to bring water to the CHILDREN.
  • Two syllables with a powerful, Arabic sound: ab-BAHS.
  • The meaning lion IS fiercely protective.
  • The most devotedly heroic name.
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The vibe of Abbas
lionsternArabicAbbas ibn AliKarbalaloyalherowaterchildrenHusaynpowerfulprotective
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Origin & history of Abbas
Arabic abbas (lion/stern) → Abbas ibn Ali
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Arabic / Hebrew / Persian roots
Abbas IS the lion. Ibn Ali IS the most loyal at Karbala — fought to bring water to the children.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Abbas ibn Ali (647–680 AD).
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Today
Abbas remains a beloved choice, ranking #2008 in the US. 1,782 babies have been named Abbas since 1975.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
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How popular is Abbas?
2018 peak year
The name Abbas reached its peak in 2018, with 95 registrations (ranked #1670). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1975, roughly 43 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #2008) today, averaging about 74 new babies per year. Abbas's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 1,782 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
95 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,670)
74 Avg. per year
(last decade)
740 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,782 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,008) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Abbas
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Abbas's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — water-bringing humanitarianism. People named Abbas tend to be powerful, loyal, and gifted at fighting for water for children.

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Fought for water for children
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Most-loyal-Karbala
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Husayn's-brother
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Arabic-lion
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Devotedly-heroic
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B2
B2
A1
S1
Sum: 7 → Life path 7
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Personality of Abbas
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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