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Abbas
uh-BAHS
Abbas (name) means a male given name and surname of Arabic origin. Example: “Abbas took over the family business after his father retired.”
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A male given name and surname of Arabic origin.
"Abbas took over the family business after his father retired."
How to use Abbas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Arabic first name and surname.
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Etymology
From Arabic عَبَّاس (ʕabbās), roughly "one who frowns often" or "stern lion", from عَبَسَ (ʕabasa), "to frown".
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What does “Abbas” mean?
The word “Abbas” means a male given name and surname of Arabic origin. In plain terms, a common Arabic first name and surname.
How do you pronounce “Abbas”?
“Abbas” is pronounced uh-BAHS (/əˈbɑːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Abbas” in a sentence?
Here is “Abbas” used in a sentence: “Abbas took over the family business after his father retired.”
What part of speech is “Abbas”?
“Abbas” is a name.
Where does the word “Abbas” come from?
The word “Abbas” comes from Arabic. From Arabic عَبَّاس (ʕabbās), roughly "one who frowns often" or "stern lion", from عَبَسَ (ʕabasa), "to frown".
Is “Abbas” a common word?
“Abbas” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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