Akbar
Akbar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Greater, greatest”.
| Meaning | Greater, greatest |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أكبر |
| Pronunciation | AK-bar |
| Arabic root | ك ب ر (k-b-r) — greatness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Akbar
Akbar means 'greater' or 'greatest' and is best known from the takbīr, Allāhu akbar. As a personal name it became famous through the Mughal emperor Jalāl al-Dīn Akbar (d. 1605). It is widespread in Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan, often in compound names such as Ali Akbar.
Is Akbar a Muslim name?
Yes. Akbar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, widely used in South Asia and Iran.
Is Akbar in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'And the remembrance of Allah is greater (akbar)' (Quran 29:45).
Where is the name Akbar used?
Common in Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan; Ekber in Turkey and the Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akbar mean?
Akbar means 'Greater, greatest'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Akbar a Muslim name?
Yes. Akbar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, widely used in South Asia and Iran.
How do you write Akbar in Arabic?
Akbar is written أكبر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Akbar?
Akbar is pronounced AK-bar.
Is Akbar mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'And the remembrance of Allah is greater (akbar)' (Quran 29:45).