What is the meaning of the name Akbar in Islam?

Akbar (Arabic: أكبر) means "Greatest" in Arabic. It is a boy's name used by Muslims worldwide.

Is Akbar a good Islamic name?

Yes, Akbar is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "Greatest". Names with good meanings are encouraged in Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ recommended naming children with beautiful names.

Boy Arabic

Akbar

أكبر

Meaning

Greatest

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

popular

Akbar (أكبر) is an Arabic name meaning "Greatest". The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

More Boy's Names Starting with A

Ahmad

Most praiseworthy

أحمد

Ayyub

To return (Job)

أيوب

Adam

Earth; the first man

آدم

Ali

High

علي

Ammar

Builder

عمار

Abdullah

Servant of Allah

عبدالله

Abdurrahman

Servant of the Most Gracious

عبدالرحمن

Aamir

Prosperous

عامر

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