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Tabari

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Pronounced tuh-BAH-ree /təˈbɑː.ri/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic nisba — a name of belonging — meaning 'of Tabaristan', a region south of the Caspian Sea. It is best known from al-Tabari, the ninth- and tenth-century historian and Quranic commentator whose chronicle is a cornerstone of Islamic scholarship.Medium

In 30 seconds: A scholar's name: Tabari means 'of Tabaristan', and honours the great historian al-Tabari (said 'tuh-BAH-ree'). We note that respectfully.

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Origin MediumArabic, Persian

MeaningAn Arabic nisba — a name of belonging — meaning 'of Tabaristan', a region south of the Caspian Sea. It is best known from al-Tabari, the ninth- and tenth-century historian and Quranic commentator whose chronicle is a cornerstone of Islamic scholarship.

U.S. rank (2024)#13942 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 455

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

Tabari is a nisba, an Arabic name of belonging: 'of Tabaristan', the region on the Caspian's southern shore. Its fame rests on Abu Ja'far al-Tabari, the historian and Quranic commentator whose vast chronicle remains a foundation of Islamic scholarship — a legacy we note respectfully. It has also been taken up as a given name in African American families. Learned, rolling, and dignified (said 'tuh-BAH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, scholarly, and distinguished.

Did you know? Al-Tabari wrote a history of the world so vast that later scholars leaned on it for centuries, and a Quranic commentary of similar scale. His name simply says where he was from: Tabaristan, by the Caspian Sea (said 'tuh-BAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Tabari — Arabic nisba 'of Tabaristan'; the historian al-Tabari

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tabari mean?

Tabari is an Arabic name of belonging meaning 'of Tabaristan'. It honours al-Tabari, the great historian and Quranic commentator.

How do you pronounce Tabari?

It's said tuh-BAH-ree /təˈbɑː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tabari a boy or girl name?

Tabari is a boy's name.

How popular is Tabari?

Tabari is a rare name for boys in the U.S.