Lion; stern or austere
Derived from the Arabic word for lion, it also conveys a sense of being stern or courageous. It is a significant name in Islamic history, famously borne by the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Abbas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,675 in 2018.
Uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and progenitor of the Abbasid Caliphate
Award-winning Iranian film director and screenwriter
Prominent electrical engineer and information theorist
A character in the historical drama series · The Message
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
