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Jabbar

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-BAR /dʒɑːˈbɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Jabbar, 'mighty; compelling; all-powerful' — Al-Jabbar ('the Compeller; the Irresistible') is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam. A name of strength, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A powerful Arabic name: Jabbar means 'mighty; compeller' (said 'jah-BAR'). Strong and reverent.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Jabbar, 'mighty; compelling; all-powerful' — Al-Jabbar ('the Compeller; the Irresistible') is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam. A name of strength, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#12972 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 746

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219722023

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

As a boy's name Jabbar comes from the Arabic for 'mighty; compeller', tied to the divine name Al-Jabbar. Strong and reverent — rare in the U.S. (said 'jah-BAR').

It appears rarely in the U.S., long familiar in the Muslim world. Rare, strong, and reverent.

Did you know? Jabbar is Arabic for 'mighty; all-powerful' — and Al-Jabbar, 'the Compeller', is one of the names of God in Islam — a name of great strength, noted respectfully (said 'jah-BAR').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jabbar — Arabic 'mighty; compeller'; a name of God

Variations

JabarJabaarAbdul-Jabbar

Nicknames

JabBar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jabbar mean?

Jabbar is Arabic for 'mighty; compeller'; Al-Jabbar is one of the names of God.

How do you pronounce Jabbar?

It's said jah-BAR /dʒɑːˈbɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jabbar a boy or girl name?

Jabbar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jabbar?

Jabbar is a rare name in the U.S.

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