عباس

Abas

boyArabic, Bosnian / Somali form

Abas is a Muslim boy name meaning “Stern, lion-like”.

MeaningStern, lion-like
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Bosnian / Somali form
Arabic spellingعباس
PronunciationAH-bas
Arabic rootع ب س (ʿ-b-s) — to frown, to be stern
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abas

Abas is a single-b spelling of ʿAbbās, a name meaning stern or austere, traditionally used of the lion. It honours al-ʿAbbās ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, uncle of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and al-ʿAbbās ibn ʿAlī of Karbala. Abas is the usual form among Bosniaks and is also used in Somalia and the Philippines.

Is Abas a Muslim name?

Yes. Abas is a Muslim name, a form of ʿAbbās, the name of the Prophet's uncle.

Where is the name Abas used?

Used among Bosniaks, Somalis and Muslims in East Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Abas

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abas mean?

Abas means 'Stern, lion-like'. It comes from Arabic, Bosnian / Somali form.

Is Abas a Muslim name?

Yes. Abas is a Muslim name, a form of ʿAbbās, the name of the Prophet's uncle.

How do you write Abas in Arabic?

Abas is written عباس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abas?

Abas is pronounced AH-bas.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.