Meaning
father, paternal ancestor
Origin
Abu is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (AE, AO, BD, EG, IL, IQ, JO, KW, LB, MY, OM, PS, SA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- strong
- religious
- paternal
- masculine
Famous people named Abu
- Abu Bakr (caliph)
- Abu al-Fida
- Abu Dhabi (city name)
- Abi, son of Nahash (1 Chronicles 2:38)
Variations
Abo, Abu-, Abuu, Avi, Avraham, Abou, Abel, Able, Abi
Popularity
Abu appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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