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Abrar

Abrār

/AB-raar/

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Unisex

Meaning

Righteous, pious people

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic أبرار
Urdu ابرار
Persian ابرار
Turkish Ebrar
Bengali আবরার
Pashto ابرار

Alternate Spellings

Abrar is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Righteous, pious people', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Abrār, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abrar, like Abraar, comes from the Arabic root b-r-r, the root behind "Al-Abrar," the righteous, cited in the Quran (3:198, 76:5).

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Etymology

The plural of barr/birr, from the Arabic root ب-ر-ر (b-r-r, 'righteousness'). Abrar means 'the righteous, pious ones.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Abrar (the righteous) are described in the Quran as recipients of reward in Paradise.

Quranic Connection

Appears in verses including 76:5 and 83:18.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.