Abas

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Pronounced uh-BAHS /əˈbɑːs/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Arabic Abbas, 'lion; stern; austere.' Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad; the name is long-honored in that tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong Arabic name: Abas, from Abbas, means 'lion; stern' (said 'uh-BAHS'). Storied and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic, Persian

MeaningA form of the Arabic Abbas, 'lion; stern; austere.' Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad; the name is long-honored in that tradition.

U.S. rank (2023)#8255 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abas comes from the Arabic Abbas, 'lion; stern; austere.' It carries deep tradition through Abbas, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. Strong and rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-BAHS').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, strong, and storied.

Did you know? Abas is a form of the Arabic Abbas, 'lion; stern' -- a name honored through Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (said 'uh-BAHS').

Overall data confidence 46%

References -- Abas — Arabic Abbas; 'lion; stern'; uncle of the Prophet

Variations

AbbasAbbaasAbas

Nicknames

AboBas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abas mean?

Abas is a form of the Arabic Abbas, 'lion; stern' -- honored through Abbas, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Abas?

It's said uh-BAHS /əˈbɑːs/ -- two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Abas a boy or girl name?

Abas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Abas?

Abas is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.