Abrar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-RAR /ɑbˈrɑr/High

Meaning: The virtuous, righteous, dutiful ones; from Arabic abrar, the plural of barr — those devoted to God and good worksHigh

In 30 seconds: The truly good ones: Abrar is Arabic for the virtuous and pious — those who honor God and family. A Quranic word of high praise, used as a name for both sexes.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningThe virtuous, righteous, dutiful ones; from Arabic abrar, the plural of barr — those devoted to God and good works

U.S. rank (2025)#4251 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 567

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

Abrar comes from Arabic abrar, 'the virtuous, the pious, the dutiful', the plural of barr — those who are devoted to God, parents, and good works. A word of high Quranic praise, it is used as a given name across the Muslim world; this page covers its boys' use.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, virtuous at the root, and devout.

Did you know? The Quran promises that 'the abrar' — the righteous — will drink from a heavenly spring; the name carries that vision of the truly good and devoted.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name / Arabic references — Abrar — etymology

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Famous Bearers

★Abrar Ahmed (1998-)
Pakistani cricketer and leg-spinner who debuted for the national team in 2022

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abrar mean?

Abrar is Arabic for 'the virtuous, righteous, dutiful ones'.

How do you pronounce Abrar?

It's said ab-RAR /ɑbˈrɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abrar a boy or girl name?

Abrar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Abrar?

Abrar is a rare name in the U.S.