Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem. Assalaamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu, What does the name Abbas mean? I know it was the name of our beloved Nabi (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi wa Sallam), but what does that name mean? Please answer as soon as possible. Jazakallah khairan wassalaamu ‘alaikum.
Answer
(Fatwa: 1029/1029=J)
Abbas was the name of the uncle of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), this means ?lion?. It has other meanings as well.
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