جبّار

Jabbar

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Jabbar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Mighty, compelling; one who restores”.

Meaning	Mighty, compelling; one who restores
Gender	Boy
Origin	Arabic
Arabic spelling	جبّار
Pronunciation	jab-BAAR
Arabic root	ج ب ر (j-b-r) — to mend, to restore, to compel
Muslim name?	Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Jabbar

Jabbar comes from al-Jabbār, one of the Beautiful Names of God, usually translated as 'the Compeller' or 'the Restorer' who mends what is broken. Because the full title belongs to God, many scholars prefer the form ʿAbd al-Jabbār (servant of the Mighty), and Jabbar on its own is often a short form of that name, especially in South Asia.

Is Jabbar a Muslim name?

Yes. Jabbar is a Muslim name taken from the divine name al-Jabbār. Many families choose Abdul Jabbar, which scholars consider the more correct form for a person.

Is Jabbar in the Quran?

Al-Jabbār is listed among God's names in 'He is Allah... the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).

Where is the name Jabbar used?

Mostly used in Pakistan, India and Iraq, very often as part of Abdul Jabbar.

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Spellings and variants of Jabbar

JabarAbdul Jabbar Abduljabbar

More boy names like Jabbar

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aabis — Stern, serious of face Aadil — Just, fair Aafaq — Horizons Aahil — Usually explained as prince or leader Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Aamil — Worker, one who acts; governor Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good company Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himself Aashir — Companion; one who lives with others Aasif — Name of Solomon's minister Aasim — Protector, guardian Aatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jabbar mean?

Jabbar means 'Mighty, compelling; one who restores'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Jabbar a Muslim name?

Yes. Jabbar is a Muslim name taken from the divine name al-Jabbār. Many families choose Abdul Jabbar, which scholars consider the more correct form for a person.

How do you write Jabbar in Arabic?

Jabbar is written جبّار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Jabbar?

Jabbar is pronounced jab-BAAR.

Is Jabbar mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Jabbār is listed among God's names in 'He is Allah... the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supreme' (Quran 59:23).

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