"the righteous ones, the pious"
Abrar
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A Quranic name meaning 'the righteous, the pious'
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Meaning & Origin
"those devoted to doing good"
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Abrar is the plural of 'barr' (بَرّ) in Arabic, meaning 'righteous,' 'pious,' or 'dutiful.' It appears multiple times in the Quran, particularly in Surah Al-Infitar (82:13): 'Indeed, the righteous (al-abrar) will be in bliss.' The plural form is used as a name, implying the bearer embodies all the qualities of righteousness and piety. It's both a Quranic name and a name of deep ethical aspiration.
Abrar is a traditionally popular name in Arab, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi communities. As a Quranic name with strong meaning, it remains a steady choice for Muslim families who want a name that reflects religious values.
The Abrar are mentioned throughout the Quran as those who will be rewarded with paradise. Naming a child Abrar is an expression of parental aspiration — a prayer that the child will grow to embody righteousness and devotion.
Historical Record
Abrar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 543 babies have been named Abrar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abrar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,601 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Abrar appears in the Quran in Surah Al-Infitar (82:13) describing those who will be in bliss in paradise
- The plural form used as a name is a classical Arabic naming convention, implying the bearer embodies all positive qualities
- In Islamic jurisprudence, the abrar are distinguished from ordinary believers by their exceptional piety and good deeds
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,601
- Total SSA Count
- 31
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim Persian Turkish South Asian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Abrar
Abrar is a boy name with Arabic, Muslim, Persian, Turkish, and South Asian origins . The name means "the righteous ones, the pious" in Arabic/Quranic .
Is Abrar a boy or girl name? Abrar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,601 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,802. Abrar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Abrar is currently ranked #3,601 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Abrar has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Abrar include Abi and Brar. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Abrar include Abraham, Abram, Abrahim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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