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.
About 61 boys were named Abbas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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
